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A River of Invention

Paul Murton discovers the source of the River Nith, high in a remote forestry plantation. Heading downstream, he hears the story of the Knockshinnoch mining disaster - how 116 men were saved from entombment after a massive earth collapse. He also learns about the first man to make a bicycle with pedals, heads to the riverside home of Robbie Burns and finds out how a Dumfries man helped Neil Armstrong walk on the moon.

English
  • Originally Aired December 1, 2021
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network BBC One
  • Created November 6, 2021 by
    TVviewer66
  • Modified December 16, 2021 by
    TVviewer66