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The Man Who Shrank the Globe

Frank Whittle turned our world into a global village with one spark of genius. The jet engine has transformed the way we travel, making journeys of thousands of miles not only possible but affordable for millions. And it all started in a dilapidated foundry in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. (BBC One East Midlands)

English
  • Originally Aired May 17, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network East Midlands BBC One
  • Created November 27, 2010 by
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  • Modified January 2, 2024 by
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Name Type Role
Jem Stansfield Guest Star
Bharat Patel Director