Greg Jenner
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But it's a really important question.
And funny how you reacted.
I did exactly the same.
My brain immediately went, why are we letting all the tech billionaires run everything?
But, you know, that's where we are now.
Anyway, I mean, we've done a huge amount of history there, Catherine.
Only 25 years, really, we crammed it in.
But actually a huge story.
Is there anything particularly that surprised you or stood out?
Yeah.
And good employment.
They unionised quite quickly.
They got higher wages quite quickly.
It's one of those rare jobs in history where like everyone went, we do need this.
We'll have to pay these women, unfortunately.
Nostalgia, phone nostalgia.
Well, it's been a fascinating chat, but it is time now for the nuance window.
This is the part of the show where Catherine and I quietly eavesdrop on the party line for two minutes while Professor Yuan tells us something we need to know about the history of the early telephone.
My stopwatch is ready.
Take it away, Professor Morris.