Aired Wednesday 27 December, 2:55am - 3:50amon BBC Four HD

Horizon

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. The programme was followed by a live studio discussion, included here, featuring Mick McLean - Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, Robert Clayton - Technical Director G.E.C and Barrie Sherman - Director of Research, Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs.

Category
Documentary / Science
Original air date
31/03/1978
Cast and crew
  • Paul VaughanNarrator
  • Richard Kershaw