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The History of Timekeeping

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr David Rooney and Desiree Burch at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr David Rooney and Desiree Burch at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping. Covering everything from the origins of timekeeping to time in space, we even learn how you can smell the time! Above all, we finally find out who you can blame for daylight savings and the real reason it was invented.

You’re Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
Research by Rosie Rich
Written by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Project Management: Isla Matthews
Audio Producer: Steve Hankey

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57 minutes

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Sat 15 Jul 2023 10:00

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  • Sat 15 Jul 2023 10:00

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