Two contrasting programmes from the provision that BBC Television makes for schools and technical colleges. A film specially shot by the BBC School Film Unit on board a trawler and a programme from Studio 5 at the Television Centre.

12.15 Looking at Britain: Distant-water Trawler
A voyage to the White Sea in a Hull trawler, the St. Dominic, filmed with the co-operation of its owner, skipper, and crew.
Introduced by Geoffrey Johnson Smith, M.P.
First shown in February 1961

12.35 Engineering Science: Force in Materials
A series produced for day-release students in technical colleges.

A programme about tension, compression, and shear, and their applications in technology.
Presented by Gordon Severn.
First shown in December 1962

(to 12.55)