The style and atmosphere of life in Britain 70-odd years ago recaptured through the words and music of the Victorians at the turn of the century.
Those who fundamentally change the world are seldom recognised early in the course upon which they are set. But in 1900 a remarkable number had already begun: Marconi, the Wright brothers, Morris, Austin, Keir Hardie, Vladimir llyich Ulyanov (Lenin).
Introduced by Michael Flanders
Research by Leslie Baily
Compiled, written and produced by John Bridges