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The Curtain Of Silence

Horizon 1972-1973

First transmitted in 1973, Horizon reports on deafness in Britain today, including the education of deaf children, the provision of aids for the deaf, and the dangers of noise induced deafness.

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50 minutes

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Sun 28 Jan 1973 17:30

BBC Two except East & South East

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This programme is part a collection of BBC programmes specially chosen to celebrate Horizon's 50th anniversary.

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Role	Contributor
Narrator	Paul Vaughan
Editor	Martin Winterton
Editor	Bruce Norman
Producer	John M. Mansfield

Thu 25 Jan 1973 21:25

BBC Two except East & South East
Sun 28 Jan 1973 17:30

BBC Two except East & South East

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50 Years of Horizon

A collection of Horizon programmes, celebrating 50 years of broadcasting.
50 Years of Horizon

A collection of programmes specially chosen to celebrate Horizon's 50th anniversary.

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