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Local Heroes

Series 2

Episode 5: Wales

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Knowledge

Adam Hart-Davis recalls heroes of science and invention in Wales. Amongst others, he reveals the inventions of Harry Grindell Matthews - which include a portable radio and a supposed 'death ray' that could kill a rat at 64 feet - and Richard Trevithick, who ran the first railway locomotive at Merthyr Tydfil. Show less

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