Main content
This programme is not currently available on 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer

Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips

Whatever happened to Scotland's Silicon Glen? The film uncovers the stories of the shop-floor at IBM in Greenock.

Whatever happened to Scotland's Silicon Glen? US giant IBM arrived at Spango Valley in post-war Greenock, attracted as part of a government effort to replace industrial jobs. For decades the company provided thousands of jobs, often at the leading edge of technology, helping to attract dozens of high-tech investments to Scotland from all over the world.
What was it like to work for the company known as Big Blue? The film uncovers the stories of the shop-floor at IBM. And it tells of IBM's supporting role in major events including the Moon landings and the creation of an iconic movie - Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

59 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Jan 2024 19:00

Clip

Broadcasts

Featured in...