Movie Description

Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

(2015)

Overview

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.

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Facts

Original TitleCalculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2015-09-17

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 58m

Homepagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p030s5bx

Production CompaniesBBC Scotland

Genres

  • Documentary