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Now The Chips Are Down

Horizon 1977-1978

First transmitted in 1978, Horizon examines the rise of the microprocessor and asks if automation presents a problem for the future of British industry.

First transmitted in 1978, Horizon examines the rise of the microprocessor and asks if automation presents a problem for the future of British industry.

The programme was followed by a live studio discussion, included here, featuring Mick McLean from the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex, Robert Clayton, technical director at GEC, and Barrie Sherman, director of research at the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs.

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1 hour, 20 minutes

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Fri 26 Jan 1979 18:10
麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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50 Years of Horizon Collection

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This programme is part a collection of 麻豆社 programmes specially chosen to celebrate Horizon's 50th anniversary.

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Credits

Narrator Paul Vaughan
Interviewer Richard Kershaw
Interviewed Guest Mick McLean
Interviewed Guest Robert Clayton
Interviewed Guest Barrie Sherman
Producer Edward Goldwyn
Editor Simon Campbell-Jones
Unknown Ted Walter

Broadcasts

  • Fri 31 Mar 1978 22:15
    麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 1 Apr 1978 17:35
    麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 26 Jan 1979 18:10
    麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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