The last in a series of five films in which people try to communicate.

The most elaborate communication rituals of all take place between diplomats. This historic film, the first-ever record of the full course of a major diplomatic meeting, clearly shows the different languages used by diplomats in public - at the conference table - and in private, whispered conversations - 'corridor work.'

Even a 'good cause' like the British/American plan to establish a UN Disaster Relief Coordinator takes three weeks negotiations to define the job in sessions of the UN Economic and Social Council where the member countries and the huge UN Relief Agencies (like UNICEF) fight to maintain their independence.

A BBCtv production in association with KCETtv (Los Angeles)
(Radio Times People: pages 4-5)