The Cable That Changed the World
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.
- Year: 2024
- Country: Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Genre: Documentary, History
- Studio: RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions
- Keyword: technology, atlantic ocean, electric installation, communication, science history, telecommunications, historical documentary
- Director: Ruán Magan
- Cast: Jessie Buckley