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Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 41
Creators: The Rank Organisation
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Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: Jan 1, 1959
Recent Air Date: Feb 16, 1969
Run Time: m
In Production: Yes
Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
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Production Companies: Rank Organisation Special Features Division
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Episodes
Episode 141
01 January 1962 - Lights Up!
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.
Episode 142
08 January 1962 - A Problem Of People
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
Episode 143
15 January 1962 - On The Map
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
Episode 144
22 January 1962 - Fish And Ships
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.
Episode 145
29 January 1962 - Chickens In The Mill
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
Episode 146
05 February 1962 - Rockets Away
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,
Episode 147
12 February 1962 - The Little Menace
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
Episode 148
19 February 1962 - Eagle’s Nest
Record of Hitler’s retreat in the Bavarian mountains at Berchtesgaden, now a tourist site.
Episode 149
26 February 1962 - Relax, Relax
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..
Episode 150
05 March 1962 - A Girl’s Best Friend
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
Episode 151
12 March 1962 - Treasure Houses
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
Episode 152
19 March 1962 - State Occasions
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 153
26 March 1962 - Earning Their Keep
A look at the various uses of the horse and dogs - animals who earn their keep
Episode 154
02 April 1962 - Down In The Forest
The work of the Forestry Commission.
Episode 155
09 April 1962 - Eyes Of The Law
A look at traffic control and motorways in Germany.
Episode 156
16 April 1962 - Getting A Move On
A look at the work of removal men.
Episode 157
23 April 1962 - Maple Has New Leaves
Emigration from Britain to Canada with the Smith family.
Episode 158
30 April 1962 - Cinema Steps Out
The rising attendance at cinemas in Great Britain.
Episode 159
07 May 1962 - Scooter Commuter
The increasing popularity of the motor scooter.
Episode 160
14 May 1962 - Trouble On Oily Waters
The increasing problem of oil pollution on Britain’s shore.
Episode 161
21 May 1962 - Any Old Iron
The scrap metal business in Waltham Cross, Swansea, and Ebbw Vale.
Episode 162
28 May 1962 - The Hat Trick
The manufacture of hats.
Episode 163
04 June 1962 - Snow Business
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Episode 164
11 June 1962 - Rendered Safe
The work of a bomb disposal squad with Charles Lawrence, bomb disposal expert with the Royal Navy.
Episode 165
18 June 1962 - Sea Horses
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...
Episode 166
25 June 1962 - The Last Battleship
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.
Episode 167
02 July 1962 - Chasing The Dragon
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.
Episode 168
09 July 1962 - Trail Leads Upwards
The modern Canadian Red Indian with the Major family, and the building of a new bridge across the Niagara River.
Episode 169
16 July 1962 - One Horse Power
How police horses and their riders are trained and how they do their job.
Episode 170
23 July 1962 - Amphibian
A look at the D.U.K.W. ['duck’] and other amphibious military craft.
Episode 171
30 July 1962 - GHQ Middle East
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
Episode 172
06 August 1962 - Turning Blades
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Episode 173
13 August 1962 - The Wall
A look at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall.
Episode 174
20 August 1962 - Riding It Rough
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
Episode 175
27 August 1962 - Meet The Mayor
A look at the office of mayor in Britain and the Lord Mayor’s Show in London.
Episode 176
03 September 1962 - Plumbing The Depths
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.
Episode 177
10 September 1962 - Under Your Feet
The various services underground such as the underground railway of the London postal service, sewers, underground vaults and electricity cables.
Episode 178
17 September 1962 - Target - The Stadium
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.
Episode 179
24 September 1962 - A Clean Sweep
The problem of air pollution from chimneys and how they are cleaned, with Lilian Voss, a chimney sweep.
Episode 180
01 October 1962 - A Flight Of Fancy
Pigeons and pigeon fanciers.
Episode 181
08 October 1962 - Out Of The Sun
Immigration from the West Indies into Britain and how the West Indians have adapted to Britain.
Episode 182
15 October 1962 - So They All Hover Now
The continuing development of the hovercraft with Sir Christopher Cockerell and Don Robertson, an amateur developer.
Episode 183
22 October 1962 - Getting Wet
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
Episode 184
29 October 1962 - Common Market
Surveys the Commom Market as it exists today.
Episode 185
05 November 1962 - Village Sleeps Again
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
Episode 186
12 November 1962 - Golden Wings
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
Episode 187
19 November 1962 - In Good Shape
The importance of good industrial and commercial design and the work of the Design Centre in London.
Episode 188
26 November 1962 - At The End Of A Rope
The industry, importance and uses of ropes.
Episode 189
03 December 1962 - The Changing River
The changing face of the River Rhine.
Episode 190
10 December 1962 - Blue Streak
Record of the construction and testing of Britain’s rocket "Blue Streak".
Episode 191
17 December 1962 - Millions On The March
A look at India and its development in farming and industrial terms after the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.
Episode 192
24 December 1962 - Through Glass
A look at window cleaning.
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