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Now The Chips Are Down

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

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50 Years of Horizon Collection

50 Years of Horizon Collection
This programme is part a collection of 大象传媒 programmes specially chosen to celebrate Horizon's 50th anniversary.

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50 Years of Horizon - interactive ebook

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Credits

Role Contributor
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

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