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A short series of award-winning industrial films on scientific and technological subjects. Meteorology
Waiting on Weather
The exciting story behind the servicing and supply to oil rigs in the hazardous conditions of the cruel North Sea weather.
Nominated for an award (1975)
SHELL FILM UNIT

A series of six programmes in which Noel Edmonds looks at the world of illusion and meets some of the people who work and play with illusion.
The art of the magician is as old as time. At the Magic Circle Club Room in London, a group of magicians use their art to baffle and amuse. The illusion they create is of the seemingly impossible happening. We know we are being tricked - but can the eye see?

Contributors

Presenter:
Noel Edmonds
Director:
Rick Gardner
Producer:
Michael Lumley

A personal assessment by Tom Wicker of the New York Times.
Attica, the biggest prisoner uprising in American history, ended with the deaths of 34 prisoners and nine hostages. TOM WICKER was an official observer of it all-invited by the prisoners, recognised by the prison authorities - he tried to help negotiate a settlement.
Producer JENNY MONAHAN Editor MIKE TOWNSON

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Wicker
Unknown:
Tom Wicker
Producer:
Jenny Monahan
Editor:
Mike Townson

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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