'Logic and Futility' by Christopher Russell, a play broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 1985
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
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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
Subject
Repository Details
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