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The Box That Changed Britain
Poet Roger McGough narrates the story of how a simple invention - the shipping container - changed the world forever and forced Britain into the modern era of globalisation.
Poet Roger McGough narrates the extraordinary story of how a simple invention - the shipping container - changed the world forever and forced Britain into the modern era of globalisation.
With a blend of archive and modern-day filming, the incredible impact of the box is told through the eyes of dockers, seafarers, ship spotters, factory workers and logisticians. From quayside in huge container ports to onboard ships the size of four football pitches, the documentary explains how the shipping container has transformed our communities, economy and coastline.
Last on
Mon 5 Aug 2013
23:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Roger McGough |
| Producer | Graeme McAulay |
| Director | Graeme McAulay |
| Executive Producer | Dominic Crossley-Holland |
Broadcasts
- Sun 9 May 2010 21:00
- Mon 10 May 2010 03:50
- Tue 11 May 2010 22:25
- Wed 12 May 2010 02:45
- Sat 15 May 2010 19:00
- Sun 16 May 2010 04:00
- Tue 24 Aug 2010 23:00
- Wed 2 Feb 2011 20:00
- Sat 5 Mar 2011 20:00
- Sun 6 Mar 2011 02:55
- Wed 31 Aug 2011 19:30
- Thu 1 Sep 2011 02:30
- Mon 5 Aug 2013 23:00