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9.35 Encounter: Italy: A Land of Custom
Italian traditions: a contrada in Sienna; a primitive ritual in Basilicata; the 'race of the saints' in Gubbio.
(R)

9.52 Look and Read: Dark Towers: 5: The Old Coach House
by Andrew Davies

10.15 Mathscore Two: 3: A Matter of Degree
Cake, ships, a giant protractor, and two burglars provide some new angles.
(R)

10.38 The History Trail: Plague!
by Colin Davis
London, 1665: during the long, hot summer, tens of thousands died of a dreadful disease. The Barnwell family are one of many to suffer.
With Ray Brooks, Geoffrey Beevers, Kathy Burke, Paul Copley, Mike Hayward,
David John, Vivienne Moore, Peter Boon, Cary Ferris, Scott Funnell, Emma Hawkes Thomas and Harriet Whines

11.0 Around Scotland: Music All Around You: 1: Music and the Sea
Presented by Cilla Fisher and Artie Tresize

11.22 Geography Casebook: Britain: Upland Country
To the visitor, the uplands of North Wales may look peaceful enough, but there are severe strains on the look and the life of the area.
(R)

11.44 Going to Work: Working Hours

12.5 The Computer Programme: 5: The New Media
An introduction for beginners to the use of computers, with the emphasis on small machines. The language used is BBC BASIC.
(R)

12.35-1.0 Electronic Office: 5: Wiring Up the World
A six-part examination of the office technology of today and tomorrow.
(R)

1.10 Science Topics: Catalysis

1.33 General Studies: The Great British Diet

2.0 Scene: Don't Shoot the Ref
Football teams have their supporters - referees don't. So what makes a referee tick? A look at two football referees - one at the top of his profession and the other just starting out.

2.30 English File: Science Fiction: Visions of Tomorrow
The image of science fiction as only being about poorly-characterised space heroes saving the universe is challenged in this new film programme.

Contributors

Writer (Look and Read):
Andrew Davies
Producer (Mathscore Two):
David Roseveare
Writer (The History Trail):
Colin Davis
Producer (The History Trail):
Sue Weeks
[Actor]:
Ray Brooks
[Actor]:
Geoffrey Beevers
[Actress]:
Kathy Burke
[Actor]:
Paul Copley
[Actor]:
Mike Hayward
[Actor]:
David John
[Actress]:
Vivienne Moore
[Actor]:
Peter Boon
[Actor]:
Cary Ferris
[Actor]:
Scott Funnell
[Actress]:
Emma Hawkes Thomas
[Actress]:
Harriet Whines
Presenter (Around Scotland):
Cilla Fisher
Presenter (Around Scotland):
Artie Tresize
Producer (Scene):
Alan Ereira
Series Producer (Scene):
Roger Tonge
Producer (English File):
Diane Morgan

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