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  1. Mapping the Universe (2002)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 25 minutes), £29.95

    Explores the study of space through the use of optical radio telescopes, satellites and computer modelling. Shows how astronomers use different language technologies to develop a picture of the universe....

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  2. 75 Years of the BBC (1997 Audio)

    Subject
    History; Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Compact disc. 110 min., 2000 sale: £12.99 (+p&p) (CD)

    A celebration of 75 years of BBC Radio, containing programme extracts selected with a view to capturing not only the history but also the essence of the period. Includes the first-ever broadcast, the General...

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  3. Agronomist, The (2004)

    Director
    Jonathan Demme
    Subject
    Media studies; Politics & government
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 91 minutes), £19.99

    A presentation of the story of Jean Dominique, who ran Haiti’s first independent radio station during multiple repressive regimes. A radio journalist, human rights activist and freedom fighter, he was...

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  4. H.G.wells Radio Broadcasts (2006)

    Subject
    Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, Audio (CD, 73 minutes), £9.95

    This CD makes available for the first time all the surviving BBC radio broadcasts of H.G. Wells. The earliest dates from 1931, by which time Wells was already in his sixties and a renowned public figure,...

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  5. Valveman: The Story of One Man’s Obsession (2009)

    Subject
    Broadcasting; Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 PAL, 45 minutes), £11.50

    Documentary about Gerald Wells, who has amassed one of the world’s largest collection of valves, vintage radio and other early apparatus from the pioneering days of wireless communication. The film tells...

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  6. Observatories, The (1982 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    An overview of the research in astronomy being conducted at six American radio and optical observatories. Aspects of the radio and optical telescopes are explained. Graphics illustrate pulsars, black holes...

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  7. Day That Panicked America, The: H. G. Wells’ War of the Worlds Scandal (2005)

    Subject
    Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Audio (CD, 60 minutes), $9.99

    Examines the events surrounding the broadcast in 1938 of Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds which caused panic when thousands of Americans thought the world was coming to an...

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  8. Highway Code, The (2001 Audio)

    Subject
    Health & safety
    Distribution
    Sale, 2 audiocassettes. 150 min., 2001 sale: £9.99 (inclusive)

    A reading of ‘The Highway Code’ by Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres, presenting learner drivers and other road users a simple way to become familiar with the basic rules of the road.

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  9. Alistair Cooke’s ‘Letter from America’ (1993 Audio)

    Subject
    History; Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, 2 audiocassettes. 170 min., 2000 sale: £9.99 (inclusive)

    A collection of 12 Alistair Cooke broadcasts from 1946 to 1968. Cooke presents his opinions and reflections on topics ranging from the decisions of presidents and prime ministers to sporting triumphs,...

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  10. Basic Radio Skills Series (8 Parts) (1992 Video)

    Subject
    Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 31, 28, 47, 38, 16, 20, 37, 18 min.

    Training package introducing both the technical and creative aspects of radio.

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