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'Logic and Futility' by Christopher Russell, a play broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 1985

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 86/6/1/3

Scope and Contents

A play dramatizing the life and work of Charles Babbage the Victorian inventor. The play details Babbage's development of a mechanical calculating device or 'engine'. Written by C. Russell; directed by C. Dearman. Characters include C. Babbage, J. Herschel, G.B. Airy, J. Clement, Countess Lovelace, The Duke of Wellington, and Sir Robert Peel. Cassette includes a small press-cutting inserted inside the cover. Copyright BBC/Christopher Russell.

Dates

  • Creation: 1985

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Sub-sub-series:

Please note that Cambridge University Library Manuscripts Department would need to make special arrangements for audio-visual viewing or listening so advance notice is essential. Our email address is mss@cam.ac.uk.

Conditions Governing Use

Please note that Cambridge University Library Manuscripts Department would need to make special arrangements for audio-visual viewing or listening so advance notice is essential. Our email address is mss@cam.ac.uk.

Extent

1 cassette(s) (1 compact cassette tape) : audio tape & paper

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

CONTEK Audiogold International 90 minute cassette tape

Former / Other Reference

RGO 86/10 & RAD 1/2

Finding aid date

2015-03-26 11:02:26+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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