The Computer Programme was a TV series, produced by Paul Kriwaczek, originally broadcast by the BBC in 1982. The idea behind the series was to introduce people to computers and show them what they were capable of. The BBC wanted to use their own computer, so the BBC Micro was developed as part of the BBC Computer Literacy Project, and was featured in this series. The series was successful enough for two series to follow it, namely Making the Most of the Micro in 1983 and Micro Live from 1984 until 1987.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 10 episodes
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This series looked at all major aspects of computing, using a naive presenter (Chris Serle) and a computer expert - Ian McNaught Davis. The programmes consisted of a lively mix of real life examples of computers in use - at how they work an
S1 E1It's Happening Now
Jan 11, 198225 min
"Don't expect the computer revolution to happen tomorrow, it's going on all around us." Chris Serle, Ian McNaught-Davis and Gill Nevill begin their exploration of the world of Information Science and ask: 'What can computers do for us? Who
- S1 E2
Just One Thing After Another
Jan 18, 198225 min
CHRIS SERLE, IAN MCNAUGHT-DAVIS and Gill Nevill, continue their exploration of the world of information science. Even the most elaborate and sophisticated computer programs are made up of only a few types of relatively simple steps. The art
- S1 E3
Talking to a Machine
Jan 25, 198225 min
CHRIS SERLE, IAN MCNAUGHT-DAVIS and GILL NEVILL continue their exploration of the world of information science. The difficulty of communicating with computers is that they are machines and we are people. The common language we share can tur
- S1 E4
It's on the Computer
Feb 1, 198225 min
CHRIS SERLE, IAN MCNAUGHT-DAVIS and GILL NEVILL continue their exploration of the world of information science. Storing information is what the great majority of computers are used for. But how much can they hold, and how can the stored inf
- S1 E5
The New Media
Feb 8, 198225 min
CHRIS SERLE, IAN MCNAUGHT-DAVIS and GILL NEVILL continue their exploration of the world of Information Science. 5: The New Media : The greatest public impact of information technology is likely to be in the provision of new means of communi
- S1 E6
Moving Pictures
Feb 15, 198225 min
CHRIS SERLE, IAN MCNAUGHT-DAVIS and GILL NEVILL continue their exploration of the world of information science. For many people games, with their elaborate visual displays, are the most commonly encountered aspect of computer technology. Bu
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Computer Programme?
- The Computer Programme is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Computer Programme are there?
- The Computer Programme has 1 season and 10 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Computer Programme?
- The Computer Programme has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 15, 1982.
- Who stars in The Computer Programme?
- The Computer Programme stars Chris Serle, Ian McNaught-Davis, Gill Nevill.
