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A course in drawing and observation.
A group of pots and pans gives us the problem of drawing curves and cylinders seen from different viewpoints
Ian Simpson invites you to join the studio group and make your own drawing.

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Simpson
Producer:
Victor Poole

Gordon Wilkins covers the world of motoring.

Within the next six months three British car firms will introduce V8 engines to their family saloons. Is the V8 an engineering advance or a sales gimmick? Why are British manufacturers now adopting an engine layout long favoured in the United States? Does the customer care what kind of power unit his car uses under the bonnet?
Wheelbase looks for some answers at the Midland car factory which today announces a V8 version of its most popular model.
(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Gordon Wilkins
Director:
John Mills
Producer:
Brian Robins

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Sugar Is Not So Sweet for the Bajams
For three hundred years Barbados has depended on sugar. Today it costs £40 a ton to produce, but the world price is only £24 a ton. How can Barbados change to get away from its dependence on this basic industry?
John Tusa reports.

Contributors

Reporter:
John Tusa
Commentator:
William Davis
Commentator:
Brian Widlake
Producer:
Michael Bunce

The High Chaparral ...is the bid of a family seeking foots in the newly won West
...is the threat to the new settlers from Mexicans and Indians
...and spells adventure in the Arizona territory of 1870

The unexpected arrival of Blue's uncle arouses very mixed feelings in the Cannon family.
(Colour)

Contributors

Big John:
Leif Erickson
Buck:
Cameron Mitchell
Billy Blue:
Mark Slade
Victoria:
Linda Cristal
Manolito:
Henry Darrow
Dan Brooks:
Jack Lord
Mace:
William C. Watson
Gurney:
Rayford Barnes

A last look around the daily scene with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow, Brian King and Sheridan Morley.
"...the loveliest and the best
Has smiled and said 'Good Night',
and gone to rest" (Hilaire Belloc)
(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Dean
Presenter:
Joan Bakewell.
Presenter:
Tony Bilbow
Presenter:
Brian King
Presenter:
Sheridan Morley

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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