11.45 The Mariner 9 Code
The Mariner 9 probe sent splendid high-definition pictures back from Mars using a tiny power transmitter. A triumph for codes and coding theory.
12.10 The Barber Years
Balance of payments and money supply are problems for all governments. Here we explore Anthony Barber 's economic policy-making when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1971 to 1974.
12.35 ' A Many Splendoured Thing ' (2) The second of two programmes which examine the implications of the silicon chip by looking at two mini-computers. ana seeing how chips are affecting the learning and playing opportunities in California.