1962
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Cast
Episodes
Lights Up! 0.0
January 1, 1962
The subject of lighting today is explored and a colourful and intriguing survey is given of the people who make light, …
A Problem Of People 0.0
January 8, 1962
A film looking at the problem of homelessness in the world, particularly amongst refugees. It concentrates largely on t…
On The Map 0.0
January 15, 1962
A feature looking at the history of Ordnance Survey maps, including some early examples made by cartographers from 300 …
Fish And Ships 0.0
January 22, 1962
A feature looking at the trawling industry and the lives and work of some Grimsby fishermen, who fish in the Icelandic …
Chickens In The Mill 0.0
January 29, 1962
Industry in Lancashire, and how the reduced demand for cotton goods is being countered by the modernisation of some mil…
Rockets Away 0.0
February 5, 1962
A feature investigating modern rockets and the backroom world and research in their production. In the laboratories of …
The Little Menace 0.0
February 12, 1962
A feature looking at medical research and developments, particularly in the field of penicillins and viruses. Largely f…
Eagle’s Nest 0.0
February 19, 1962
Record of Hitler’s retreat in the Bavarian mountains at Berchtesgaden, now a tourist site.
Relax, Relax 0.0
February 26, 1962
A light-hearted look at different ways people relax. Lilias Tougher, a teacher in the village of Great Hanwood, near Sh…
A Girl’s Best Friend 0.0
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 …
Treasure Houses 0.0
March 12, 1962
A film about various stately homes in Britain, commencing with Woburn Abbey, where the State rooms, Ascot Gold Cup and …
State Occasions 0.0
March 19, 1962
Earning Their Keep 0.0
March 26, 1962
A look at the various uses of the horse and dogs - animals who earn their keep
Down In The Forest 0.0
April 2, 1962
The work of the Forestry Commission.
Eyes Of The Law 0.0
April 9, 1962
A look at traffic control and motorways in Germany.
Getting A Move On 0.0
April 16, 1962
A look at the work of removal men.
Maple Has New Leaves 0.0
April 23, 1962
Emigration from Britain to Canada with the Smith family.
Cinema Steps Out 0.0
April 30, 1962
The rising attendance at cinemas in Great Britain.
Scooter Commuter 0.0
May 7, 1962
The increasing popularity of the motor scooter.
Trouble On Oily Waters 0.0
May 14, 1962
The increasing problem of oil pollution on Britain’s shore.
Any Old Iron 0.0
May 21, 1962
The scrap metal business in Waltham Cross, Swansea, and Ebbw Vale.
The Hat Trick 0.0
May 28, 1962
The manufacture of hats.
Snow Business 0.0
June 4, 1962
Rendered Safe 0.0
June 11, 1962
The work of a bomb disposal squad with Charles Lawrence, bomb disposal expert with the Royal Navy.
Sea Horses 0.0
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-g…
The Last Battleship 0.0
June 25, 1962
The story of the last British battleship, HMS Vanguard, which will live on in a score of different forms through the ne…
Chasing The Dragon 0.0
July 2, 1962
Illegal drug trafficking in Hong Kong and the problems of heroin drug addiction, with Henry Tappenden, a Hong Kong pris…
Trail Leads Upwards 0.0
July 9, 1962
The modern Canadian Red Indian with the Major family, and the building of a new bridge across the Niagara River.
One Horse Power 0.0
July 16, 1962
How police horses and their riders are trained and how they do their job.
Amphibian 0.0
July 23, 1962
A look at the D.U.K.W. ['duck’] and other amphibious military craft.
GHQ Middle East 0.0
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 HM…
Turning Blades 0.0
August 6, 1962
The Wall 0.0
August 13, 1962
A look at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall.
Riding It Rough 0.0
August 20, 1962
The thrills and background of speedway racing, and shows how cross-country riding has introduced into speedway racing a…
Meet The Mayor 0.0
August 27, 1962
A look at the office of mayor in Britain and the Lord Mayor’s Show in London.
Plumbing The Depths 0.0
September 3, 1962
The importance of surveying the seas and oceans and the part played by HMS Vidal in the surveying with Rear Admiral Edm…
Under Your Feet 0.0
September 10, 1962
The various services underground such as the underground railway of the London postal service, sewers, underground vaul…
Target - The Stadium 0.0
September 17, 1962
The raising of finances for the Commonwealth Games, held in Perth, Australia, with Mike Wheeler, Commonwealth Games App…
A Clean Sweep 0.0
September 24, 1962
The problem of air pollution from chimneys and how they are cleaned, with Lilian Voss, a chimney sweep.
A Flight Of Fancy 0.0
October 1, 1962
Pigeons and pigeon fanciers.
Out Of The Sun 0.0
October 8, 1962
Immigration from the West Indies into Britain and how the West Indians have adapted to Britain.
So They All Hover Now 0.0
October 15, 1962
The continuing development of the hovercraft with Sir Christopher Cockerell and Don Robertson, an amateur developer.
Getting Wet 0.0
October 22, 1962
The growth of the sport of swimming and the building of swimming pools in Britain, with Frank Rudge, a civil engineer, …
Common Market 0.0
October 29, 1962
Surveys the Commom Market as it exists today.
Village Sleeps Again 0.0
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 Joa…
Golden Wings 0.0
November 12, 1962
A look at the various aircarft, including Blackburn monoplane, Avro 504, the Sopwith Pup, the Bristol Fighter, the S.E.…
In Good Shape 0.0
November 19, 1962
The importance of good industrial and commercial design and the work of the Design Centre in London.
At The End Of A Rope 0.0
November 26, 1962
The industry, importance and uses of ropes.
The Changing River 0.0
December 3, 1962
The changing face of the River Rhine.
Blue Streak 0.0
December 10, 1962
Record of the construction and testing of Britain’s rocket "Blue Streak".
Millions On The March 0.0
December 17, 1962
A look at India and its development in farming and industrial terms after the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.
Through Glass 0.0
December 24, 1962
A look at window cleaning.