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Escape into Space?

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A Horizon report.
Introduced by Christopher Evans from today's British Association for the
Advancement of Science meeting at Leeds University.
The world is spending £3,000 million each year on space exploration. Is it worth it to us? Is it worth it to science?
In the chair, Lord Ritchie-Calder
The advantages: Dr. John W. Findlay (N.A.S.A.)
The disadvantages: Lord Bowden
Also taking part: Lord Adrian, O.M., Professor Dennis Gabor, Frank Malina, Dr. B. J. Mason, Patrick Moore, Professor G. D. Rochester and members of the audience

Contributors

Presenter:
Christopher Evans
Chairman:
Lord Ritchie-Calder
Speaker (Advantages):
Dr. John W. Findlay
Speaker (Disadvantages):
Lord Bowden
Panellist:
Lord Adrian
Panellist:
Professor Dennis Gabor
Panellist:
Frank Malina
Panellist:
Dr. B.J. Mason
Panellist:
Patrick Moore
Panellist:
Professor G.D. Rochester
Outside broadcast directed by:
Alan Grimley
Editor:
R.W. Reid
Source: Radio Times

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