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The Humble Beginnings of the Balloon

2013· 0h 3m

Comedy

Directed by Alethea Jones

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Overview

Balloons were originally created for scientific experiments in 1847. But what event changed history to spark widespread use of the way we utilize them today?

Cast

Poppy Guy

Stephanie Digby

Ashley Zukerman

Ashley Zukerman

Todd Digby

Veronica Milsom

Eleanor Digby

Tim Potter

Tim Potter

Michael Faraday

Justine Clarke

Justine Clarke

Narrator

Benedict Hardie

Benedict Hardie

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