The Cable That Changed The World

Narrated by distinguished actor, Jessie Buckley, The Cable that Changed the World explores the story of the first transatlantic communications cable to traverse the ocean floor, from Co. Kerry, Ireland to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago.

The quest is driven by visionaries and pioneers. Among them are Cyrus Field, a wealthy businessman; Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph and Morse code; Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer who pushes boundaries and budgets; and Belfast physicist Lord Kelvin, who calculates how to achieve what had hitherto been deemed impossible.

This documentary showcases innovative graphics, historical reconstructions and rarely seen archive footage, providing an insight into the 8-year journey of those who successfully connected North America and Europe, for the first time.

Together, their ingenuity and relentless pursuit helps realise one of the greatest scientific accomplishments of their age.