
The Cable That Changed the World (2024)
Overview: The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.
Release Date: 5 August 2024
Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Genres: Documentary and History
Language: English
Company: RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland and Tyrone Productions
Status: Released