menu
Arts

PREVIEW: Alan Turing through his nephew’s eyes

Gary Hart February 4, 2016

Sir John Dermot Turing to speak about the Codebreakerā€™s life and work.

Sir John Dermot Turing
Sir John Dermot Turing

You saw him in The Imitation Game but who was the real man behind the glossy film?

Alan Turing, played by Benedict Cumberbatch in the Hollywood movie, had a key role in Bletchley Parkā€™s codebreaking during World War Two when hisĀ ingenious co-invention of the code cracking Bombe machine greatly sped up the decoding process.

Now his nephew, Sir John Dermot Turing, will be giving a unique family perspective on the mathematicianā€™s life and work in a talk at Bletchley Park, the Home of the Codebreakers.

In Bletchley Park Presents Sir John Dermot Turing, which takes place on Sunday, April 3, Dermot will give his own commentary on the life and discoveries of one of Britainā€™s revered characters.

Educated at Sherborne and Cambridge like his famous uncle, Dermot later moved into the legal profession. He now serves as a trustee of Bletchley Park and pursues interests in history and codebreaking.

Dermotā€™s book, Prof: Alan Turing Decoded, was released in September and takes a fresh look at the influences on the Codebreakerā€™s life and creativity.

The talk will take place from 2pm to 3pm, followed by a Q&A session with tea or coffee and cake andĀ afterwards Dermot will sign books in the Visitor Centre.

Ticket holders can arrive early to explore the heritage attraction at their leisure.

To book tickets costing Ā£25 online, click here:

Or telephone:Ā 01908 640404

X