Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention (2010)

Episode Overview

Wallace and Gromit have always prioritized their safety, and in this episode, they explore other inventors who share that mindset. They recount the story of Hedy Lamarr, a glamorous Hollywood actress from the 1940s who also dabbled in invention. Lamarr created a groundbreaking radio-controlled 'secret communication' system designed to guide torpedoes for the Allied forces during the war. Remarkably, her innovative technology laid the foundation for what we now use in modern Bluetooth systems.