The Computer Programme

Overview

The Computer Programme was a TV series, produced by Paul Kriwaczek, originally broadcast by the BBC in 1982. The idea behind the series was to introduce people to computers and show them what they were capable of. The BBC wanted to use their own computer, so the BBC Micro was developed as part of the BBC Computer Literacy Project, and was featured in this series. The series was successful enough for two series to follow it, namely Making the Most of the Micro in 1983 and Micro Live from 1984 until 1987.

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Cast

Chris Serle

Total episodes: 10

Ian McNaught-Davis

Total episodes: 10

Gill Nevill

Total episodes: 10

Chris Serle

Total episodes: 10

Ian McNaught-Davis

Total episodes: 10

Gill Nevill

Total episodes: 10

Extra

Release Date

January 11, 1982

Last air Date

March 15, 1982

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

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seasons

Series 1

Aired on: 1982 | 10 Episodes

This series looked at all major aspects of computing, using a naive presenter (Chris Serle) and a computer expert - Ian McNaught Davis. The programmes consisted of a lively mix of real life examples of computers in use - at how they work and what they're used for, both at high and low level, and explaining principles - often by analogy. Although the BBC Microcomputer had been delayed in production it made its first appearance in this series.