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The First Picture Show

on BBC Two England

A series presenting some of the best new films made by young film-makers at art colleges, film schools and polytechnics throughout Britain.
One man's ceiling: a cheerful improvisation by PETER SILK on the song by Paul Simon.
A great effort: a vivid film by JIM CURRAN about the experience of climbing, filmed in Wales and based on the writings of the pioneering English climber John Men-love Edwards.
Scrooge: a modern version written and directed by NORMAN STONE. RON MOODY plays Scrooge now transformed into a media tycoon in ruthless pursuit of power and profit, with GRAHAM STARK as Bob Cratchit , his trembling lackey and chauffeur.
Introduced by Gavin Millar
Producer MICHAEL DIDD

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Silk
Unknown:
Paul Simon.
Unknown:
Jim Curran
Directed By:
Norman Stone.
Unknown:
Bob Cratchit
Introduced By:
Gavin Millar
Producer:
Michael Didd

BBC Two England

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