Season 1966

A glimpse into the world of the RAF College at Cranwell.

Following the ships that come from the Sahara Desert bringing methane gas.

The teaching machine – the educational box of tricks – is being used increasingly today in schools, universities and industry.

Britain’s National Blood Transfusion Service came of age in 1966. It was the first of its kind in the world; Britain was and is today the best organised and equipped.

Looking at the icebreakers which keep shipping routes open.

Revisiting the Hovercraft and how it has been evolving.

Assessing what is happening to Britain's aircraft industry in the face of competition.

How transport command of the RAF keeps Zambia's economy alive.

Following WRAF girls as they trek into the jungle.

More than 50,000 British soldiers, sailors and airmen police the rivers and jungles of Borneo.

A look at the frontiers between Eastern and Western Europe.

A look at the changing way of life in Lapland – the vast tract of forest land that stretches across the north of Norway, Sweden and Finland, and into Russian.

Look at life goes to Sweden to examine the country’s pioneering way of life – and potential influence on Britain.

A visit behind the iron curtain to Hungary to see how it has changed.

The world’s most famous beach is the Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro. But overlooking it are the shacks of the world’s poorest people.

A tale of two cities looking at the ways in which Paris and London have set about cleaning up their appearance.

The majority of the Bolivian population is Indian, with traditions dating back to the Incas. But the problem of uniting the Bolivians of Indian and Spanish descent remains.

A look at Luxembourg, a country of 1,000 square miles and, in the early 1960s, a population of 50,000.

Sardinia was once considered a depressed area; this film looks at the changes resulting from a major development plan.

A visit to São Paulo in Brazil, a city which is growing continually each year.

A close look at the European Community, showing some of the problems that the common market has had to solve.

A film examining one of the most exciting aspects of the common market: the free movement of migrant workers.

A look at how Kuwait is coping with its newly acquired wealth, and the provisions being made for the future.

This film reveals both the excitement and the danger of mountaineering. Showing a climbing school in action in the Alps, it looks at how for some, mountain-climbing is not simply a pastime, but a lifetime's endeavour.

Cycle speedway was a game born on improvised tracks amid the rubble of the air raids. More than 20 years later, those tracks had become permanent - often built in public parks - and the pastime had become a thriving amateur sport.

For the irst time in the history of international football, the final rounds of the World Cup series were scheduled in Britain in 1966. This film shows the organisation behind the spectacle, and its lasting benefit.

A thrilling picture of steepiechasing in Britain - including an effortless performace by Arkle, the greatest chaser of them all.

The world's toughest power-boat race takes place each year off Britain's south coast. It's an endurance test and a spectacle but, more importantly, it's also a testing ground for the development of ever more powerful craft.

A look at the world of one of our most venerable institutions: the seaside landlady.

A film that tells the story of Britain's nursery schools.

A look at a typical Sunday in England - and the changes that are taking place.

An intriguing ook at the many and varied types of British exports.

Boys' clubs have served Britain for more than a hundred yars. Rich men helped establish them; today they are state-aided. This film looks at thier history and speculates on their furture.

A visit to London's Clubland - from the smoky rooms of Soho, to the traditional clubs in St James's.

Portsmouth is no longer the sea-faring city it once was; this film looks at its chnging face.

Just how safe are Britain's beaches? From the swimmer's - and non-swimmer's - angle, not safe enough; nor are the inland waterwys, in which so many tragedies occur.

Fresh-water fish, especially trout, have been successfully farmed for nearly 2,000 years. Now the fishing idnustry is extending the same idea to salt water fish.

A look at what is being done to increase beef production, and other changes being made in the farming world.

A fascinating look at the facts behind the confectionary industry.

A government campaign discourages smoking,yet cigarette sales are a huge source of revenue. A study of this controversial industry throws up many interesting and often illogical fatcs.

A look at dining high with panoramic views.

A look at the London fire services.

Survey of the unofficial routine of the modern debutante and the spots where they are required by fashion to be seen such as Eton, Ascot, Henley etc.

The work of the Forestry Commissioner stalkers who control and maintain the protected species of wild deer to see that quality is maintained.

Survey of the facilities and special subjects provided for secondary school children in comprehensive schools.

Survey of the work of Britain's 3,000 policewomen and their specialised work.

Survey of the work of trained dogs and their schooling from RAF guard dogs to canine circus acts, models for advertisements and greyhound racing.

A survey of the variety of employment now available to prisoners in place of traditional punishment work.

A feature about the work of dredgers in keeping the rivers and estuaries clear from silting in order to make them deep enough for shipping to use.

A feature on the Battle of Hastings and the influence of the Normans still to be found, in buildings, legislation and traditions.

A feature on children's adventure playgrounds, largely in London, but also including some in Birmingham.

Lions in zoos and roaming free in Longleat Park. (Synopsis) A look at some of the lions kept in zoos and safari parks in Britain today.

Survey of large transporters on the roads, and their cargoes, which vary from a power station transformer to a rocket part too large or wide for the railway.

Some of the most interesting pieces of sculpture in the Battersea Park exhibition and students at the Slade School of Art.

The use and development of working models, in laboratories to simulate planes and hovercraft, and radio controlled models made by amateurs.

Laying foundation stones for new buildings and the contrasting ways in which the ceremony of topping out is done in Britain and on the Continent.

Some unlikely buildings which have been turned into homes.

A cowboy club in the New Forest all over Europe today, Cowboy clubs are springing up, giving people in everyday jobs the chance to experience for themselves the thrills of countless western films.

The important part that colours play in our lives today.

Some leading hairdressers and their clientele, and a survey of the growing use of fashionable wigs.

Aspects of the social services in Germany and how they are now being harmonised between the six member nations of the European Community

Documentary depicting London as the centre of the world's antique market