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BBC Documentaries

Season 1974 1974
TV-PG

  • 1974-10-29T21:00:00Z on BBC Three
  • 1h
  • 7h (7 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
Documentaries produced by or for the BBC.

7 episodes

Season Premiere

1974-10-29T21:00:00Z

1974x01 The Bomb Disposal Men

Season Premiere

1974x01 The Bomb Disposal Men

  • 1974-10-29T21:00:00Z1h

A documentary about bomb disposal teams, their training, and the problems of maintaining a family life in one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. It follows three Ammunition Technical Officers in the British Army.

A 1974 documentary in which Dave Allen meets a variety of eccentrics, including a man who lives in a box on wheels and a man who pretends to fly a Lancaster bomber in his garage.

1974-12-07T21:00:00Z

1974x03 A Passion for Churches

First transmitted in 1974, Sir John Betjeman, poet laureate, visits and explains the architecture of various churches in the Diocese of Norwich.

Among the churches he visits are Sandringham church on the Queen's private estate, the Holy House of Our Lady of Walsingham and Norwich Cathedral

1974-08-06T20:00:00Z

1974x04 The Dracula Business

1974x04 The Dracula Business

  • 1974-08-06T20:00:00Z1h

Dan Farson, the great nephew of Bram Stoker, travels to Transylvania to investigate the facts, the legend and the business interests which surround Dracula.

This film looks at their success in New York now and how it all began 15 years ago with Beyond the Fringe. There are many examples of their most famous sketches from Not Only ... But Also.

The Simpson family love travelling to remote parts of the world on holiday. Last summer they undertook a 200-mile expedition in canoes and on foot across West Greenland.

Some 7,000 men, women and children die in accidents in the home every year. Most of these accidents could have been anticipated and avoided. It's up to us to spot the dangers in our own home. Can you deal with a pan fire? A scald? Can you spot the extra hazards that threaten children or old people? Take our test and find out how safe you are at home.

Cliff Michelmore asks the questions and gives the answers. Compare your score with our studio contestants: Delia Smith, television cookery demonstrator; Mary Miller, Daily Mirror 'Mrs Britain'; Stan Ward, group safety officer, Building Industry. They will take the test in the studio.

The prizes can be high. A correct decision or keen observation in your home could save the life of one of your family.

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