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Look at Life
1962
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Episode 1411962-01-01
Lights Up!
The subject of lighting today is explored and a colourful and intriguing survey is given of the people who make light, the people who experiment with light and the people who use light.
Episode 1421962-01-08
A Problem Of People
A film looking at the problem of homelessness in the world, particularly amongst refugees. It concentrates largely on the situation in Pakistan, going into the reasons behind the existence of
Episode 1431962-01-15
On The Map
A feature looking at the history of Ordnance Survey maps, including some early examples made by cartographers from 300 and 100 years ago. Surveyors are shown at a triangulation station
Episode 1441962-01-22
Fish And Ships
A feature looking at the trawling industry and the lives and work of some Grimsby fishermen, who fish in the Icelandic waters. It begins by showing the "Lord Nelson", one of the latest largest.
Episode 1451962-01-29
Chickens In The Mill
Industry in Lancashire, and how the reduced demand for cotton goods is being countered by the modernisation of some mills and the conversion of others for enterprises ranging from the rearing
Episode 1461962-02-05
Rockets Away
A feature investigating modern rockets and the backroom world and research in their production. In the laboratories of the Ministry of Aviation experiments for a more proficient fuel are shown,
Episode 1471962-02-12
The Little Menace
A feature looking at medical research and developments, particularly in the field of penicillins and viruses. Largely filmed at the Wright-Fleming Institute it looks at the training of medical
Episode 1481962-02-19
Eagle’s Nest
Record of Hitler’s retreat in the Bavarian mountains at Berchtesgaden, now a tourist site.
Episode 1491962-02-26
Relax, Relax
A light-hearted look at different ways people relax. Lilias Tougher, a teacher in the village of Great Hanwood, near Shrewsbury, and her husband Laurence are members of the English Westerners..
Episode 1501962-03-05
A Girl’s Best Friend
A look at the world of gems, including shots of the Crown Jewels, and how gems are formed geologically. The film looks at night classes in gemmology held in London’s Northern Polytechnic
Episode 1511962-03-12
Treasure Houses
A film about various stately homes in Britain, commencing with Woburn Abbey, where the State rooms, Ascot Gold Cup and other valuable objects are seen, as well as the grounds and outbuildings
Episode 1521962-03-19
State Occasions
No episode overview available.
Episode 1531962-03-26
Earning Their Keep
A look at the various uses of the horse and dogs - animals who earn their keep
Episode 1541962-04-02
Down In The Forest
The work of the Forestry Commission.
Episode 1551962-04-09
Eyes Of The Law
A look at traffic control and motorways in Germany.
Episode 1561962-04-16
Getting A Move On
A look at the work of removal men.
Episode 1571962-04-23
Maple Has New Leaves
Emigration from Britain to Canada with the Smith family.
Episode 1581962-04-30
Cinema Steps Out
The rising attendance at cinemas in Great Britain.
Episode 1591962-05-07
Scooter Commuter
The increasing popularity of the motor scooter.
Episode 1601962-05-14
Trouble On Oily Waters
The increasing problem of oil pollution on Britain’s shore.
Episode 1611962-05-21
Any Old Iron
The scrap metal business in Waltham Cross, Swansea, and Ebbw Vale.
Episode 1621962-05-28
The Hat Trick
The manufacture of hats.
Episode 1631962-06-04
Snow Business
No episode overview available.
Episode 1641962-06-11
Rendered Safe
The work of a bomb disposal squad with Charles Lawrence, bomb disposal expert with the Royal Navy.
Episode 1651962-06-18
Sea Horses
The little tugs, without which any big port would come to a standstill, are featured in the film as are the big ocean-going tugs which take on special towage jobs all over the world. With shots...
Episode 1661962-06-25
The Last Battleship
The story of the last British battleship, HMS Vanguard, which will live on in a score of different forms through the new uses of her steel.
Episode 1671962-07-02
Chasing The Dragon
Illegal drug trafficking in Hong Kong and the problems of heroin drug addiction, with Henry Tappenden, a Hong Kong prison officer, Dr. Khan and Bill Stone.
Episode 1681962-07-09
Trail Leads Upwards
The modern Canadian Red Indian with the Major family, and the building of a new bridge across the Niagara River.
Episode 1691962-07-16
One Horse Power
How police horses and their riders are trained and how they do their job.
Episode 1701962-07-23
Amphibian
A look at the D.U.K.W. ['duck’] and other amphibious military craft.
Episode 1711962-07-30
GHQ Middle East
A look a the British base at Aden, now GHQ Middle East under one commanding officer. A visit by the aircraft carrier HMS Centaur coincides with ‘Aden Forces Week’. Also present was Harold
Episode 1721962-08-06
Turning Blades
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Episode 1731962-08-13
The Wall
A look at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall.
Episode 1741962-08-20
Riding It Rough
The thrills and background of speedway racing, and shows how cross-country riding has introduced into speedway racing a new and spectacular hazard of man-made obstacles, with Barry Briggs
Episode 1751962-08-27
Meet The Mayor
A look at the office of mayor in Britain and the Lord Mayor’s Show in London.
Episode 1761962-09-03
Plumbing The Depths
The importance of surveying the seas and oceans and the part played by HMS Vidal in the surveying with Rear Admiral Edmund Irving and Captain Stephen Ritchie.
Episode 1771962-09-10
Under Your Feet
The various services underground such as the underground railway of the London postal service, sewers, underground vaults and electricity cables.
Episode 1781962-09-17
Target - The Stadium
The raising of finances for the Commonwealth Games, held in Perth, Australia, with Mike Wheeler, Commonwealth Games Appeals chairman, David Beatty, and Dawn Ryan, Miss Western Australia.
Episode 1791962-09-24
A Clean Sweep
The problem of air pollution from chimneys and how they are cleaned, with Lilian Voss, a chimney sweep.
Episode 1801962-10-01
A Flight Of Fancy
Pigeons and pigeon fanciers.
Episode 1811962-10-08
Out Of The Sun
Immigration from the West Indies into Britain and how the West Indians have adapted to Britain.
Episode 1821962-10-15
So They All Hover Now
The continuing development of the hovercraft with Sir Christopher Cockerell and Don Robertson, an amateur developer.
Episode 1831962-10-22
Getting Wet
The growth of the sport of swimming and the building of swimming pools in Britain, with Frank Rudge, a civil engineer, José Juba, a swimming coach, Anne Cotterill, a swimmer, and Margaret
Episode 1841962-10-29
Common Market
Surveys the Commom Market as it exists today.
Episode 1851962-11-05
Village Sleeps Again
The building of by-passes in Britain to ease the congestion in villages, with the pros and cons shown by cafe owner Joanne Nickless and milkman Joe Williams. Also shows the complete removal of
Episode 1861962-11-12
Golden Wings
A look at the various aircarft, including Blackburn monoplane, Avro 504, the Sopwith Pup, the Bristol Fighter, the S.E.5, the Hart a general purpose reconnaissance bomber, the Gloster
Episode 1871962-11-19
In Good Shape
The importance of good industrial and commercial design and the work of the Design Centre in London.
Episode 1881962-11-26
At The End Of A Rope
The industry, importance and uses of ropes.
Episode 1891962-12-03
The Changing River
The changing face of the River Rhine.
Episode 1901962-12-10
Blue Streak
Record of the construction and testing of Britain’s rocket "Blue Streak".
Episode 1911962-12-17
Millions On The March
A look at India and its development in farming and industrial terms after the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.
Episode 1921962-12-24
Through Glass
A look at window cleaning.
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