John Craven on Brunel
TV presenter John Craven chooses engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. With Julia Elton and Matthew Parris. From 2014.
Countryfile presenter John Craven proposes Victorian Engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, as a great life. He's joined by engineering historian Julia Elton and presenter Matthew Parris.
And where better to discuss Brunel's achievements than by the harbour in Bristol in the shadow of his magnificent steam ship the SS Great Britain. But should his creator of great machines himself be considered a great man or is finest achievement the engineering of his own reputation?
Recorded at the Food Connections Festival in Bristol.
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2014.
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On stage recording Great Lives : Brunel
John Craven, Matthew Parris and Julia Elton during the recording in Bristol
Backstage and almost ready to go
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | John Craven |
| Interviewed Guest | Julia Elton |
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Tue 13 May 2014 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Fri 16 May 2014 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 20 Feb 2020 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 21 Feb 2020 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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