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Talking to a Machine

Ian shows us what fairground musical machines have in common with "modern" day computers - punched cards of course! Chris almost shoots Ian with a rifle - pity that! Gill brings some sense of normality to proceedings by showing why computers are important in manufacturing by demonstrating CNC lathes. Ian and Chris finish this programme by programming a computer to shows basic control of a computer arm.

English
  • Originally Aired January 25, 1982
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Production Code EFEB573P
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Matt Boney Director
Frank Ash Director