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Thread #86621 Message #4097995
Posted By: FreddyHeadey
16-Mar-21 - 07:40 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Songs about John 'Iron Mad' Wilkinson
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs about John 'Iron Mad' Wilkinson
John Wilkinson gets a short mention and half a verse of the song in James Burke's programme Wind The Essay Science Notes Episode 5 of 5 BBC radio 3 - 12 Feb 2021 - 'available for over a year'
"unexpected connections between his twin passions of science and classical music. In this final essay he leads us, via steam engines, precision instruments, waterworks and iron coffins, to the modern orchestra."