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Six programmes to stimulate the creative use of materials familiar in everyday life.

This series is for people who like working with their hands. It will explore the characteristics of different materials - clay, paint, wood, metal, ink, and those used in making a collage. Robin Pitman, Head of the Art Department at the North Bucks College of Education, John Beard and Anthony Thornton, recently out of art school, will be experimenting in the studio with the material involved, and making things out of it. John Barnicoat, Head of the Art History Department at the Maidstone College of Art, will be showing films of well-known artists like Picasso, Giacometti, Barbara Hepworth, Karel Appel, working with clay, wood, paint, etc.

Contributors

Presenter:
Robin Pitman
Presenter:
John Barnicoat
Artist:
John Beard
Artist:
Anthony Thornton
Producer:
Nancy Thomas

Gordon Wilkins and Judith Jackson cover the world of motoring.

The cost of insurance premiums has gone up faster than almost any other motoring expense, and more than a dozen firms offering cut-price policies have collapsed.
Do motorists, in fact, pay more than they need for cover? Can damaged cars be repaired more cheaply? Should premiums be based on age or occupation instead of on horsepower? (Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Gordon Wilkins
Presenter:
Judith Jackson
Research:
John Ebbrell
Producer:
Brian Robins

When British troops finally leave Singapore at the end of 1971 nearly 30,000 Singaporeans will be looking for a job. Today unemployment is already a problem for the island and the Prime Minister, Lee Kwan Yew, is struggling to replace British military spending, which contributes a quarter of his total budget.
Will the Japanese take over when Britain leaves, or will there still be a future for sterling east of Suez?
John Tusa reports.

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Contributors

Reporter:
John Tusa
Director:
Andrew Quicke
Producer:
Michael Bunce

The High Chaparral ...is the bid of a family seeking roots 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

Manolito finds unexpected help from a padre and his small group who take refuge on The High Chaparral, but it turns out to be the visitors who are in most need of help. (Colour)

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Contributors

Big John:
Leif Erickson
Buck:
Cameron Mitchell
Billy Blue:
Mark Slade
Victoria:
Linda Cristal
Manolito:
Henry Darrow
Padre Guillermo:
Ramon Novarro
Maria:
Laurie Mock
Ramon Garcia:
Robert Yuro
Sister Angelica:
Penny Santon
Sister Luke:
Angela Clarke

by Henry James.
A second chance to see this dramatisation in three parts by Denis Constanduros.
Her parents having divorced, Maisie faces a future in which she will be shuttled to and fro between them.
Shown on Saturday
(Colour)

Contributors

Author:
Henry James
Dramatised by:
Denis Constanduros
Producer:
David Conroy
Director:
Derek Martinus

A last look around the daily scene with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow, Brian King and Sheridan Morley.
"All's well that ends well" (Shakespeare)

(Colour)

Contributors

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

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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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