INTERVIEW - Matthew Beard & Allen Leech on the computer at Imitation Game Interviews on Monday 3rd November 2014 in Lond

The transcript discusses the complexity of understanding the bomb, a machine used during wartime, and the challenges faced by Matthew Beard in explaining its workings. It highlights the research involved in understanding the machine's plug boards and the impressive prop computer used in the production. The conversation also touches on budget allocation and a humorous note about Bandic's contribution.

Who was the only person trying to understand the bomb?

• Alan Shorings

• Bandic

• Matthew Beard

• Matthew Goode

What did the speaker find challenging about the bomb?

• The noise it made

• The mathematical complexity

• The physical size

• The color of the machine

What activity did the speaker enjoy while learning about the machine?

• Playing video games

• Listening to rap music

• Reading books

• Watching movies

What was the purpose of moving the plug boards diagonally?

• To reduce noise

• To increase the speed

• To alter the possibilities

• To change the machine's color

What was the prop computer unable to do?

• Make sounds

• Display lights

• Crack Enigma codes

• Move its parts