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Workshop of the World: 4: The Skilled Machines

on BBC One London

Landmarks in the history of mechanical engineering.

Modern mass production techniques originated with the need to provide guns for the frontiersmen of the wild west.
Introduced by Professor David Newland.
with Professor Asa Briggs, Edwin Battison, Guy Slater.

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Contributors

Presenter:
Professor David Newland
Speaker:
Professor Asa Briggs
Speaker:
Edwin Battison
Speaker:
Guy Slater
Producer:
Brenda Horsfield

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