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A series of five programmes specially prepared for teachers.

A look at the origins of programmed learning; early diagnostic tests; the work of Pressey and Skinner. Demonstration of a simple 'linear programme'.
Written and presented by William Curr and George Leith Department of Education, University of Birmingham.

Contributors

Writer/presenter:
William Curr
Writer/presenter:
George Leith
Graphics:
Bernard Lodge
Designer:
Don Horne
Producer:
Peter Montagnon

A second series of eight programmes illustrating how modern economic ideas and techniques are applied in the management of a small but expanding firm.
Devised and introduced by Ronald Brech.

Contributors

Devised and introduced by:
Ronald Brech
Script:
Roy Russell
Designer:
Geoffrey Kirkland
Produced and directed by:
Joy Harington
Gregory Fothergale:
Peter Williams
James MacTaggart:
Hugh Evans
Tom Rudyard:
Michael Hawkins
Bill Smith:
Derek Aylward
Fred Harmsworth:
John Rutland
Victor Berry:
Neville Jason
Christine Milner:
Wendy Williams
Professor Cole:
A.J. Brown
Malcolm Burton:
Jack Allen

Eight programmes examining the way in which people in some European countries control, or are controlled by, their Governments.
Introduced by Derek Hart.
Among those taking part: The Rt. Hon. Iain Macleod, M.P., The Rt. Hon. George Wigg, M.P.

Contributors

Presenter:
Derek Hart
Speaker:
The Rt. Hon. Iain Macleod
Speaker:
The Rt. Hon. George Wigg
Film editor:
Valerie Best
Designer:
Christopher Pemsel
Director:
Michael Ryan
Producer:
Julian Jacottet

Preston Sturges, writer and director of The Palm Beach Story
Starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee

Contributors

Writer/director:
Preston Sturges
Producer:
Paul Jones
Music:
Victor Young
Art director:
Hans Dreier
Jerry Jeffers:
Claudette Colbert
Tom Jeffers:
Joel McCrea
Princess Centlmlllia:
Mary Astor
J.B. Hackensacker III:
Rudy Vallee
Tito:
Sig Arno
Mr. Hlnch:
Robert Warwick
Mr. Ormond:
Arthur Stuart Hull
Dr. Kluck:
Torben Meyer
Mr. Aswold:
Jimmy Conlin
Mr. McKeevie:
Victor Patel
The Manager:
Franklin Pangborn
Members of the Ale and Quail Club:
William Demarest
Members of the Ale and Quail Club:
Roscoe Ates
Members of the Ale and Quail Club:
Chester Conklin
Members of the Ale and Quail Club:
Dewey Robinson
Members of the Ale and Quail Club:
Jack Norton
Members of the Ale and Quail Club:
Robert Greig
Members of the Ale and Quail Club:
Sheldan Jett

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

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