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Dyslexic Engineer, The

Alternative title
Nuts and Bolts of Ben Bowlby, The
Synopsis
Tells the story of Ben Bowlby, who, despite his dyslexia, has gained a first-class honours degree in engineering. Retraces Ben’s difficulties at schools and looks at how play and encouragement in the things he did well helped him express ideas and solve complex problems. Shows his starting work with Lola Cars, fulfilling a dream to design a racing car.
Series
Equinox, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 56 min.
Year of production
1991
Availability
out of distribution; 1993 price: £20.00
Notes
Broadcast on C4 on 24/11/91.
Subjects
Education
Keywords
dyslexia; learning disabilities; reading disorders

Credits

Director
Michael Proudfoot
Producer
Michael Proudfoot

Production Company

Name

Uden Associates

Distributor

Name

Granada Learning

Email
info@granada-learning.co.uk
Web
http://www.granada-learning.com External site opens in new window
Phone
0161-827 2927
Fax
0161-827 2966
Address
Customer Services
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA

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