Introduced by Cliff Michelmore
There was a time when all ski resorts were based on existing villages - developed by the local community to provide them with a winter income. Now a growing number are purpose-built for the sport and Tom Savage went to the French Alps to look at one - La Plagne. Can it develop the atmosphere old-style resorts provide?
Florence is a purpose-built city-built to reflect the grandeur of its medieval rulers. It has become one of Italy's main tourist attractions but can its grandeur survive its popularity? John Carter reports. In the first of his contributions to this series, Paul Hughes reports on a special interest weekend in Brimingham - for photographers - learner and experienced amateur.
Studio director ROSALIND GOLD Producer COLIN STRONG
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