General Studies
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General Studies

1979
1 season
9 episodes
Documentary

Broadcast on BBC2, General Studies was an educational documentary strand that featured a wide range of films examining scientific discoveries, medical research, social issues, and cultural topics. Produced as independent programs under a shared banner, each episode explored a different subject through interviews, research footage, and expert commentary.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Genetics and Society - Genetics and Food Production

    19-03-1979

    Examines how advances in genetics are transforming agriculture, exploring the science behind crop and livestock breeding and the potential impact on global food production.

  • Ep 2

    2.Nuclear Power - The Options

    03-11-1980

    Explores the debate surrounding nuclear energy, examining the scientific, economic, and environmental arguments for and against expanding nuclear power as a solution to future ener...

  • Ep 3

    3.An Everyday Miracle

    04-01-198132 min

    Using emerging medical imaging technologies such as ultrasound, this documentary examines the development of a human baby in the womb, tracing the stages of pregnancy from concepti...

  • Ep 4

    4.The Future for Industry?

    25-01-1982

    Investigates the challenges facing modern industry, including technological change, economic pressures, and shifting global competition, and considers what these forces may mean fo...

  • Ep 5

    5.Genetics and Society - The Discoverers

    20-02-1984

    Looks at the scientists behind modern genetic research, exploring how key discoveries in heredity have shaped our understanding of biology and influenced developments in medicine,...

  • Ep 6

    6.The Bugs Business

    05-03-1985

    Examines the complex world of insects and their impact on agriculture, public health, and ecosystems, highlighting the scientific efforts to control harmful pests while understandi...

  • Ep 7

    7.Bias in the News

    03-03-1986

    Investigates the question of objectivity in journalism, exploring how editorial decisions, institutional pressures, and cultural perspectives can influence the way news is reported...

  • Ep 8

    8.Film of the Book - The History Man

    17-03-1986

    Examines the process of adapting Malcolm Bradbury’s novel The History Man for television, exploring the challenges of translating literary themes, characters, and narrative structu...

  • Ep 9

    9.Abortion

    16-03-1987

    Explores the medical, ethical, and social debates surrounding abortion, presenting perspectives from doctors, legal experts, and individuals affected by the issue.

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