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Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

2015-09-17
7.667
en 58m
Documentary
Ada Lovelace was a most unlikely computer pioneer. In this film, Dr Hannah Fry tells the story of Ada's remarkable life. Born in the early 19th century, Ada was a countess of the realm, a scandalous socialite and an 'enchantress of numbers'. The film is an enthralling tale of how a life infused with brilliance, but blighted by illness and gambling addiction, helped give rise to the modern era of computing.

Producer

Nat Sharman

Director

Nat Sharman

Executive Producer

Andrew Thompson

computer

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • BBC Scotland