Saturday 30th October
Entertainment
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema 5:40pm - 6:40pm BBC2
An exploration of early European cinema in Britain and France before the First World War, which reveals unknown artists and lost masterpieces. In a series of cinematic experiments, Paul Merton examines the origins of screen comedy in the world of silent cinema, bringing to life the pioneering techniques of the time.
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Monday 1st November
Documentary
Dispatches: Street Kids 8:00pm - 9:00pm Channel 4
Following four teenagers who are struggling to fend for themselves on the streets over the course of six months, hearing about their reasons for fleeing the family home, including breakdowns, addiction and violence, and how they cope with the daily stresses and strains. The documentary explores the role of parenting and care for youngsters provided by the state and voluntary organisations as it sheds light on the world of runaway and evicted youngsters.
Documentary
The Hospital 10:05pm - 11:10pm More4 5/5, series 2
Staff at King's College Hospital in London, which has the largest liver transplant programme in Europe, provide an insight into dealing with the large numbers of young people admitted with lifestyle-related liver disease. They also discuss the difficulties involved in determining which of the patients makes it onto the transplant list. Last in the series.
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Tuesday 2nd November
Documentary
Taking the Keys Away 10:35pm - 11:20pm BBC1
Documentary exploring the relationship between old age and driving, following the stories of elderly people as they experience difficulties with motoring. A couple in their eighties cause concern for their children, a woman struggles to get her licence back after it was taken away for health reasons, and the children of a widow who claims she needs her car to be independent worry she is becoming a potential danger on the roads.
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Thursday 4th November
Documentary
Cannabis: Britain's Secret Farms 9:00pm - 10:00pm BBC3
DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams investigates the true impact of cannabis in the UK, as organised gangs cash in on widespread demand among Britain's youth by setting up factories in suburban homes and disused warehouses. He accompanies Avon and Somerset police on raids and meets those who fiercely defend the drug, as well as others who regret the effect it has had on their lives.
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Please email oxstallsmediaservices@glos.ac.uk if you would like any of the following series or programmes recording. * *This applies to staff members and students at the University of Gloucestershire. Any recordings made are to be used only for educational and non-commercial purposes under the terms of the ERA Licence.
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