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It's Happening Now

Chris Serle, Ian McNaught-Davis and Gill Nevill begin their exploration of the world of Information Science and ask: what can computers do for us? Who is using them now, and where is this technology likely to lead? (1982)

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Sun 14 Feb 198210:10
BBC One

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A selection of programmes that helped people make the most of their computers.

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PresenterChris Serle
PresenterIan McNaught-Davis
PresenterGill Nevill
DirectorFrank Ash
DirectorMatt Boney
ProducerPaul Kriwaczek

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