Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

Ada Lovelace was a most unlikely computer pioneer. In this film, Dr Hannah Fry tells the story of Ada's remarkable life. Born in the early 19th century, Ada was a countess of the realm, a scandalous socialite and an 'enchantress of numbers'. The film is an enthralling tale of how a life infused with brilliance, but blighted by illness and gambling addiction, helped give rise to the modern era of computing.

Release Date

September 17, 2015

Status

Released

Original Title

Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

Runtime

58min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC Scotland