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- 11 December 1957-11 May 1958 (Creation)
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Consists of camera scripts, programme outlines, notes on programme content, correspondence including Bronowski thanking programme guests, press cuttings on programme content, and relevant articles by others (all organised by programme). Also includes an outline of the themes and ideas for all 13 programmes.
Programmes were entitled: 'The Child's World' (1), 'Is Man a Machine?' (2), 'Intelligence tests' relating to their use in selection for schools (3), 'Thinking and Doing' (4), 'Where does science stop' (5), 'What is Life' (6), and 'The Shape of Things' (7).
The section for programme 1 ('The Child's World' on the difference between humans and animals) includes notes on interviews with Dr Agatha Bowley and Terence Moore.
The section for programme 3 ('Intelligence tests' on educational selection) includes a letter from Bronowski to the Editor of the Times Educational Supplement about educational selection, and resulting correspondence around the debate.
The section for programme 5 ('Where does Science Stop' about science, religion and morals) includes a letter from Spike Milligan, and correspondence with Margaret Knight and the Rt. Rev. Basil Christopher Butler (who both appeared on the programme).