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Great Experiments

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on BBC Two England

Six films about turning points in science, presented by Professor Heinz Wolff 2: Keepers of Light
While on honeymoon in Italy, WILLIAM HENRY FOX-TALBOT conceived the idea of making pictures draw themselves by the action of light. By 1835 he had discovered the secret that led to modem photography. Film editor CHRIS GILDERS Directed by ROBIN MUDGE

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Presented By:
Professor Heinz Wolff
Unknown:
William Henry Fox-Talbot
Directed By:
Robin Mudge
Source: Radio Times

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