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4. Newham

Episode 4 of 5

Paddy O'Connell and his dog explore why Newham’s local hero Bletchley Park codebreaker isn’t as well-known as Turing. From 2016.

Paddy O'Connell travels the country with his dog, Bob, talking to the people he meets.

The London Borough of Newham is one of the most diverse areas in Britain. It was once home to Tommy Flowers, inventor of the Bletchley Park codebreaking machine, Colossus. Paddy visits Flowers' former college and wonders why this local hero isn't as well remembered as his colleague Alan Turing.

Producer: Jo Coombs

A Loftus production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016.

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Mon 20 Jan 2020 03:45
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  • Thu 29 Dec 2016 13:45
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  • Wed 5 Apr 2017 23:30
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  • Sun 19 Jan 2020 15:45
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  • Mon 20 Jan 2020 03:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra