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Valveman: The Story of One Man’s Obsession

Synopsis
Documentary about Gerald Wells, who has amassed one of the world’s largest collection of valves, vintage radio and other early apparatus from the pioneering days of wireless communication. The film tells the story of Wells’ life and obsession alongside a history of the beginnings of radio up to the early days of television.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2009
Subjects
Broadcasting; Media studies
Keywords
analogue electronic equipment; television broadcasting; television technology; radio technology

Credits

Contributor
Gerald Wells

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 PAL
Price
£11.50
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
45 minutes
Year
2012

Distributor

Name

British Vintage Wireless Society

Contact
Mr Graham Terry (BVWS Membership Secretary)
Web
http://www.bvws.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Address
26 Castleton Road
Swindon
SN5 5GD
United Kingdom

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