A special film exploring the life and legacy of Alan Turing - genius pioneer of modern computing. With Alan's nephew Sir Dermot Turing and exclusive access to unseen family records, we investigate lesser known aspects of his incredible work. This story is rooted in the City of Manchester, home to his greatest post-war achievements and sadly the turbulent years leading to his tragic death. We examine his future legacy and celebrate all that Turing represents for the people of Manchester and beyond.
Narrated by Manchester-based actress, Maxine Peake.
Up Next in Season 1
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Uncovering the Enigma: Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park is now internationally famous as the home of the code-breakers during World War Two. But the endeavours of Alan Turing, Dilly Knox and their colleagues were so top secret that we are only now beginning to learn how they really lived day-to-day in this magnificent house, where – beh...
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Fighting Proud: A Gay History of the ...
At the end of World War Two the British public wanted to get back to ‘normal’. The gay men who had served their King and country found themselves subjected to a vigorous enforcement of the draconian law that would put them into prison if they were found guilty of indecency. But servicemen living ...
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