1962

141. Lights Up!

1962-01-01

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.

142. A Problem Of People

1962-01-08

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

143. On The Map

1962-01-15

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

144. Fish And Ships

1962-01-22

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.

145. Chickens In The Mill

1962-01-29

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

146. Rockets Away

1962-02-05

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,

147. The Little Menace

1962-02-12

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

148. Eagle’s Nest

1962-02-19

Record of Hitler’s retreat in the Bavarian mountains at Berchtesgaden, now a tourist site.

149. Relax, Relax

1962-02-26

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..

150. A Girl’s Best Friend

1962-03-05

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

151. Treasure Houses

1962-03-12

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

152. State Occasions

1962-03-19

153. Earning Their Keep

1962-03-26

A look at the various uses of the horse and dogs - animals who earn their keep

154. Down In The Forest

1962-04-02

The work of the Forestry Commission.

155. Eyes Of The Law

1962-04-09

A look at traffic control and motorways in Germany.

156. Getting A Move On

1962-04-16

A look at the work of removal men.

157. Maple Has New Leaves

1962-04-23

Emigration from Britain to Canada with the Smith family.

158. Cinema Steps Out

1962-04-30

The rising attendance at cinemas in Great Britain.

159. Scooter Commuter

1962-05-07

The increasing popularity of the motor scooter.

160. Trouble On Oily Waters

1962-05-14

The increasing problem of oil pollution on Britain’s shore.

161. Any Old Iron

1962-05-21

The scrap metal business in Waltham Cross, Swansea, and Ebbw Vale.

162. The Hat Trick

1962-05-28

The manufacture of hats.

163. Snow Business

1962-06-04

164. Rendered Safe

1962-06-11

The work of a bomb disposal squad with Charles Lawrence, bomb disposal expert with the Royal Navy.

165. Sea Horses

1962-06-18

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...

166. The Last Battleship

1962-06-25

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.

167. Chasing The Dragon

1962-07-02

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.

168. Trail Leads Upwards

1962-07-09

The modern Canadian Red Indian with the Major family, and the building of a new bridge across the Niagara River.

169. One Horse Power

1962-07-16

How police horses and their riders are trained and how they do their job.

170. Amphibian

1962-07-23

A look at the D.U.K.W. ['duck’] and other amphibious military craft.

171. GHQ Middle East

1962-07-30

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

172. Turning Blades

1962-08-06

173. The Wall

1962-08-13

A look at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall.

174. Riding It Rough

1962-08-20

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

175. Meet The Mayor

1962-08-27

A look at the office of mayor in Britain and the Lord Mayor’s Show in London.

176. Plumbing The Depths

1962-09-03

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.

177. Under Your Feet

1962-09-10

The various services underground such as the underground railway of the London postal service, sewers, underground vaults and electricity cables.

178. Target - The Stadium

1962-09-17

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.

179. A Clean Sweep

1962-09-24

The problem of air pollution from chimneys and how they are cleaned, with Lilian Voss, a chimney sweep.

180. A Flight Of Fancy

1962-10-01

Pigeons and pigeon fanciers.

181. Out Of The Sun

1962-10-08

Immigration from the West Indies into Britain and how the West Indians have adapted to Britain.

182. So They All Hover Now

1962-10-15

The continuing development of the hovercraft with Sir Christopher Cockerell and Don Robertson, an amateur developer.

183. Getting Wet

1962-10-22

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

184. Common Market

1962-10-29

Surveys the Commom Market as it exists today.

185. Village Sleeps Again

1962-11-05

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

186. Golden Wings

1962-11-12

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

187. In Good Shape

1962-11-19

The importance of good industrial and commercial design and the work of the Design Centre in London.

188. At The End Of A Rope

1962-11-26

The industry, importance and uses of ropes.

189. The Changing River

1962-12-03

The changing face of the River Rhine.

190. Blue Streak

1962-12-10

Record of the construction and testing of Britain’s rocket "Blue Streak".

191. Millions On The March

1962-12-17

A look at India and its development in farming and industrial terms after the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

192. Through Glass

1962-12-24

A look at window cleaning.