Tonight's Network looks at children's television: is it too influenced by the USA? Does it often consist of frenetic, mindless programmes? Does it simply act as a childminder generating passivity and dependence? Or is the real danger that deregulation will mean the end of children's programmes? Anna Ford chairs a discussion involving broadcasters, teachers, parents and children. Also, Kim Howells introduces viewers' criticisms (and producers' defences) of a variety of programmes. Studio director LINDA NASH Producer GEOFF GRIFFITHS
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