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A second chance to see a series in which people try to communicate.

This film is the first occasion in diplomatic history on which cameras witness the whole course of diplomatic communication.
In the Palais des Nations in Geneva, the United Nations Economic and Social Council are in session. The USA and Britain are pushing for the establishment of a Disaster Relief Co-ordinator. The film centres on one word at the heart of the disagreement.
A BBCtv/KCETtv co-production

Contributors

Film Editor:
Martin Smith
Producer:
Roger Graef

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

Six programmes on the civilisations of Turkey
Written and introduced by John Julius Norwich

This week's programme traces the decline and fall of the most splendid and long-lived of all Christian Empires - the Byzantine. Lord Norwich describes its achievements, from the fantastic rock-churches of Cappadocia to the incomparable mosaics created in Constantinople just before the city fell to the invading Turks.

Contributors

Writer/Presenter:
John Julius Norwich
Producer:
David Cheshire

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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