Episodes 52

141

Lights Up!

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January 1, 1962

The subject of lighting today is explored and a colourful and intriguing survey is given of the people who make light, the people who experiment with light and the people who use light.

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142

A Problem Of People

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January 8, 1962

A film looking at the problem of homelessness in the world, particularly amongst refugees. It concentrates largely on the situation in Pakistan, going into the reasons behind the existence of

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143

On The Map

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January 15, 1962

A feature looking at the history of Ordnance Survey maps, including some early examples made by cartographers from 300 and 100 years ago. Surveyors are shown at a triangulation station

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144

Fish And Ships

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January 22, 1962

A feature looking at the trawling industry and the lives and work of some Grimsby fishermen, who fish in the Icelandic waters. It begins by showing the "Lord Nelson", one of the latest largest.

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145

Chickens In The Mill

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January 29, 1962

Industry in Lancashire, and how the reduced demand for cotton goods is being countered by the modernisation of some mills and the conversion of others for enterprises ranging from the rearing

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146

Rockets Away

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February 5, 1962

A feature investigating modern rockets and the backroom world and research in their production. In the laboratories of the Ministry of Aviation experiments for a more proficient fuel are shown,

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147

The Little Menace

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February 12, 1962

A feature looking at medical research and developments, particularly in the field of penicillins and viruses. Largely filmed at the Wright-Fleming Institute it looks at the training of medical

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148

Eagle’s Nest

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February 19, 1962

Record of Hitler’s retreat in the Bavarian mountains at Berchtesgaden, now a tourist site.

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149

Relax, Relax

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February 26, 1962

A light-hearted look at different ways people relax. Lilias Tougher, a teacher in the village of Great Hanwood, near Shrewsbury, and her husband Laurence are members of the English Westerners..

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150

A Girl’s Best Friend

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March 5, 1962

A look at the world of gems, including shots of the Crown Jewels, and how gems are formed geologically. The film looks at night classes in gemmology held in London’s Northern Polytechnic

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151

Treasure Houses

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March 12, 1962

A film about various stately homes in Britain, commencing with Woburn Abbey, where the State rooms, Ascot Gold Cup and other valuable objects are seen, as well as the grounds and outbuildings

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152

State Occasions

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March 19, 1962

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153

Earning Their Keep

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March 26, 1962

A look at the various uses of the horse and dogs - animals who earn their keep

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154

Down In The Forest

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April 2, 1962

The work of the Forestry Commission.

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155

Eyes Of The Law

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April 9, 1962

A look at traffic control and motorways in Germany.

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156

Getting A Move On

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April 16, 1962

A look at the work of removal men.

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157

Maple Has New Leaves

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April 23, 1962

Emigration from Britain to Canada with the Smith family.

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158

Cinema Steps Out

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April 30, 1962

The rising attendance at cinemas in Great Britain.

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159

Scooter Commuter

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May 7, 1962

The increasing popularity of the motor scooter.

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160

Trouble On Oily Waters

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May 14, 1962

The increasing problem of oil pollution on Britain’s shore.

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161

Any Old Iron

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May 21, 1962

The scrap metal business in Waltham Cross, Swansea, and Ebbw Vale.

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162

The Hat Trick

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May 28, 1962

The manufacture of hats.

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163

Snow Business

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June 4, 1962

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164

Rendered Safe

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June 11, 1962

The work of a bomb disposal squad with Charles Lawrence, bomb disposal expert with the Royal Navy.

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165

Sea Horses

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June 18, 1962

The little tugs, without which any big port would come to a standstill, are featured in the film as are the big ocean-going tugs which take on special towage jobs all over the world. With shots...

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166

The Last Battleship

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June 25, 1962

The story of the last British battleship, HMS Vanguard, which will live on in a score of different forms through the new uses of her steel.

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167

Chasing The Dragon

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July 2, 1962

Illegal drug trafficking in Hong Kong and the problems of heroin drug addiction, with Henry Tappenden, a Hong Kong prison officer, Dr. Khan and Bill Stone.

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168

Trail Leads Upwards

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July 9, 1962

The modern Canadian Red Indian with the Major family, and the building of a new bridge across the Niagara River.

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169

One Horse Power

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July 16, 1962

How police horses and their riders are trained and how they do their job.

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170

Amphibian

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July 23, 1962

A look at the D.U.K.W. ['duck’] and other amphibious military craft.

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171

GHQ Middle East

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July 30, 1962

A look a the British base at Aden, now GHQ Middle East under one commanding officer. A visit by the aircraft carrier HMS Centaur coincides with ‘Aden Forces Week’. Also present was Harold

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172

Turning Blades

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August 6, 1962

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173

The Wall

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August 13, 1962

A look at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall.

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174

Riding It Rough

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August 20, 1962

The thrills and background of speedway racing, and shows how cross-country riding has introduced into speedway racing a new and spectacular hazard of man-made obstacles, with Barry Briggs

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175

Meet The Mayor

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August 27, 1962

A look at the office of mayor in Britain and the Lord Mayor’s Show in London.

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176

Plumbing The Depths

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September 3, 1962

The importance of surveying the seas and oceans and the part played by HMS Vidal in the surveying with Rear Admiral Edmund Irving and Captain Stephen Ritchie.

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177

Under Your Feet

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September 10, 1962

The various services underground such as the underground railway of the London postal service, sewers, underground vaults and electricity cables.

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178

Target - The Stadium

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September 17, 1962

The raising of finances for the Commonwealth Games, held in Perth, Australia, with Mike Wheeler, Commonwealth Games Appeals chairman, David Beatty, and Dawn Ryan, Miss Western Australia.

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179

A Clean Sweep

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September 24, 1962

The problem of air pollution from chimneys and how they are cleaned, with Lilian Voss, a chimney sweep.

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180

A Flight Of Fancy

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October 1, 1962

Pigeons and pigeon fanciers.

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181

Out Of The Sun

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October 8, 1962

Immigration from the West Indies into Britain and how the West Indians have adapted to Britain.

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182

So They All Hover Now

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October 15, 1962

The continuing development of the hovercraft with Sir Christopher Cockerell and Don Robertson, an amateur developer.

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183

Getting Wet

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October 22, 1962

The growth of the sport of swimming and the building of swimming pools in Britain, with Frank Rudge, a civil engineer, José Juba, a swimming coach, Anne Cotterill, a swimmer, and Margaret

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184

Common Market

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October 29, 1962

Surveys the Commom Market as it exists today.

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185

Village Sleeps Again

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November 5, 1962

The building of by-passes in Britain to ease the congestion in villages, with the pros and cons shown by cafe owner Joanne Nickless and milkman Joe Williams. Also shows the complete removal of

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186

Golden Wings

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November 12, 1962

A look at the various aircarft, including Blackburn monoplane, Avro 504, the Sopwith Pup, the Bristol Fighter, the S.E.5, the Hart a general purpose reconnaissance bomber, the Gloster

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187

In Good Shape

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November 19, 1962

The importance of good industrial and commercial design and the work of the Design Centre in London.

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188

At The End Of A Rope

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November 26, 1962

The industry, importance and uses of ropes.

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189

The Changing River

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December 3, 1962

The changing face of the River Rhine.

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190

Blue Streak

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December 10, 1962

Record of the construction and testing of Britain’s rocket "Blue Streak".

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191

Millions On The March

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December 17, 1962

A look at India and its development in farming and industrial terms after the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

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192

Through Glass

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December 24, 1962

A look at window cleaning.

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