The woman who tamed lightning | Hertha Marks Ayrton | BBC Ideas

Hertha Marks Ayrton was, what you might call, a bright spark. This is the inspiring story of how her vision of an electrified future ended up shaping how we use electricity today. Narrated by Naomi Alderman. Animation by Aoife McKenna. Made in partnership with BBC Radio 4. If you liked this video then we have a whole playlist filled with amazing people and unsung heroes for you to find out about 👉 Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 ____________________________ Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉 Visit our website to see all of our videos: And follow BBC Ideas on Twitter: #bbcideas #science #womeninstem