Sun 23 Oct marks the 150th anniversary of the first message transmitted on the Overland Telegraph in 1872. Rosamund has cycled and campervan-ed the length of the line, exploring what remains and meeting some interesting characters along the way, her book Whispering Wire detailing the trip.  

<p>Sun 23 Oct marks the 150th anniversary of the first message transmitted on the Overland Telegraph in 1872. Rosamund has cycled and campervan-ed the length of the line, exploring what remains and meeting some interesting characters along the way, her book Whispering Wire detailing the trip.  </p>

If it happened today, Matthew Pantelis has it tonight on FIVEAA Evenings.

<p>If it happened today, Matthew Pantelis has it tonight on FIVEAA Evenings.</p>