Magnetic Suspension

Series

Series Name: London Line

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

1965

Filmed

Sep 1965

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Summary

NoS synopsis: Geoff Ramsey is suspended in the air using the power of magnets. He interviews Mr. Polgreen, a leading researcher in the use of magnets for transport, about the use of magnets for train travel.

Local distribution only

Old Commonwealth version

Keywords

Science and technology; Engineering

Written sources

COI Catalogue Cards [BFI National Archive]
BUFVC Special Collections London Line Production Documents

COI Reference

MI 1257/51

Credits:

Camera: Barry Bergthorsen
Sponsor: Central Office of Information (COI)
Sponsor: Commonwealth Relations Office
Producer: Eric Beecroft
Director: Eric Beecroft
Sponsor: Foreign Office
Presenter: Geoff Ramsey
Producer: John Hall
Director: John Hall
Sound: Mike Barton

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