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Synopsis
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.
| Title | The Cable That Changed the World |
| Companies | RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions |
| Countries | Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Keywords | technology, atlantic ocean, electric installation, communication, science history, telecommunications, historical documentary |