9.38 A-level Studies: Statistics 5: Regression
In shaping steel strip, a computer fits a line to a set of points ten times a second. What mathematics does the programmer use?
Consultant PETER HOLMES
Producer DAVID ROSEVEARE (R) (e)
10.00 You and Me
A series for 4- and 5-year-olds Cosmo and Dibs get lost in a department store.
Book: Happy Christmas Gemma by SARAH HAYES
Parents and teachers may find this programme a good starting point for talking to children about staying safe.
Presenter LARRINGTON WALKER Director SUE ARON
Producer Nigel CROWTHER (R) (e)
Further material is available from 'Kidscape' (Y). 82 Brook Street. London WIY 1YG.
10.15 Big Top Science
(e)
10.38 Update Europe Southern Italy
For more than 30 years, huge amounts of investment have been poured into the development of industry and agriculture in southern Italy. But how much real progress has come out of this?
Commentary TONY WEBBER Producer LEN BROWN (e)
11.00 Words and Pictures Strange Bumps
(e)
11.18 The Geography Programme: Once There Were Volcanoes Here
From the Isle of Skye, Aberdeen. Edinburgh and Northumberland, MALCOLM
STACEY looks into landscapes that owe their existence to volcanic rocks.
Producer LEN BROWN (R) (e)
11.40 Links: Fishing for Answers
Can new technology help traditional industries survive? The fishermen of south India have recently acquired a new design of boat with the help of the British-based Intermediate Technology Development Group. They face similar problems to the Cornish fishermen who now rely on the latest technology to catch fish. Film editor JOHN VEAL
Producer ANDY WALKER (e)
12.05pm Job Bank Job Review 88
. 15am) (e)
12.28 Lifeschool: Going to Work: Looking after Your Money
by COLIN DAVIS
Mick has a money problem. But is his solution the right one?
with PAUL MCCARTHY, JEREMY FLYNN, SASKIA REEVES, CAROLE WALKER,
ALISA BOSSCHAERT, CAZZ SCATTERGOOD and JAMIE WILSON
Series producer PAUL MITCHELL (R)(e)
12.50 Discovering Portuguese
A six-part introduction Tourism and Tradition
Presented by ROBERTA FOX
Production assistant ELIZABETH MCDOWELL
Producer TERRY DOYLE (R) (e)
