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General Studies

19791 Season

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Genre: Documentary
Origin: GB

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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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Status: Returning Series
First aired: Mar 19, 1979

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7 hrs

9 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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SERIES

General Studies

19791 Season

Documentary

Your rating

Genre: Documentary
Origin: GB

About

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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Not available to stream in United States yet.

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E1 · Airs Mar 19, 1979
Genetics and Society - Genetics and Food Production
Examines how advances in genetics are transforming agriculture, exploring the science behind crop and livestock breeding and the potential impact on global food production.
E2 · Airs Nov 3, 1980
Nuclear Power - The Options
Explores the debate surrounding nuclear energy, examining the scientific, economic, and environmental arguments for and against expanding nuclear power as a solution to future energy needs.
E3 · Airs Jan 4, 1981 · 32m
An Everyday Miracle
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 conception to birth.
E4 · Airs Jan 25, 1982
The Future for Industry?
Investigates the challenges facing modern industry, including technological change, economic pressures, and shifting global competition, and considers what these forces may mean for the future of manufacturing and employment.
E5 · Airs Feb 20, 1984
Genetics and Society - The Discoverers
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, agriculture, and society.
E6 · Airs Mar 5, 1985
The Bugs Business
Examines the complex world of insects and their impact on agriculture, public health, and ecosystems, highlighting the scientific efforts to control harmful pests while understanding their ecological role.
E7 · Airs Mar 3, 1986
Bias in the News
Investigates the question of objectivity in journalism, exploring how editorial decisions, institutional pressures, and cultural perspectives can influence the way news is reported and interpreted.
E8 · Airs Mar 17, 1986
Film of the Book - The History Man
Examines the process of adapting Malcolm Bradbury’s novel The History Man for television, exploring the challenges of translating literary themes, characters, and narrative structure into a visual medium.
E9 · Airs Mar 16, 1987
Abortion
Explores the medical, ethical, and social debates surrounding abortion, presenting perspectives from doctors, legal experts, and individuals affected by the issue.

Details

Status: Returning Series
First aired: Mar 19, 1979

Time to finish

7 hrs

9 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Episodes

0 of 0 watched

E1 · Airs Mar 19, 1979
Genetics and Society - Genetics and Food Production
Examines how advances in genetics are transforming agriculture, exploring the science behind crop and livestock breeding and the potential impact on global food production.
E2 · Airs Nov 3, 1980
Nuclear Power - The Options
Explores the debate surrounding nuclear energy, examining the scientific, economic, and environmental arguments for and against expanding nuclear power as a solution to future energy needs.
E3 · Airs Jan 4, 1981 · 32m
An Everyday Miracle
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 conception to birth.
E4 · Airs Jan 25, 1982
The Future for Industry?
Investigates the challenges facing modern industry, including technological change, economic pressures, and shifting global competition, and considers what these forces may mean for the future of manufacturing and employment.
E5 · Airs Feb 20, 1984
Genetics and Society - The Discoverers
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, agriculture, and society.
E6 · Airs Mar 5, 1985
The Bugs Business
Examines the complex world of insects and their impact on agriculture, public health, and ecosystems, highlighting the scientific efforts to control harmful pests while understanding their ecological role.
E7 · Airs Mar 3, 1986
Bias in the News
Investigates the question of objectivity in journalism, exploring how editorial decisions, institutional pressures, and cultural perspectives can influence the way news is reported and interpreted.
E8 · Airs Mar 17, 1986
Film of the Book - The History Man
Examines the process of adapting Malcolm Bradbury’s novel The History Man for television, exploring the challenges of translating literary themes, characters, and narrative structure into a visual medium.
E9 · Airs Mar 16, 1987
Abortion
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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