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The World About Us: Three Men in a Balloon

on BBC Two England

Three intrepid aeronauts take off in a balloon from the grounds of Blenheim Palace. As they float over the English countryside in their antique craft they tell the dramatic, odd. and sometimes hilarious story of ballooning - and of the men who have drifted In these gay silken bubbles at the mercy of the winds in the magic of free flight.
Written by Douglas Botting
(Colour)

Contributors

Narrator:
Anthony Smith
Writer:
Douglas Botting
Producer:
Brian Branston

BBC Two England

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