30/12/1982
A new method of finger-printing, and a first look at computer animation. There's also a light-weight harness that can be used to escape tall buildings in an emergency. (1982)
Shaw Taylor (presenter of ITV's long-running crime-stopping series Police 5) helps Kieran Prendiville investigate Scotland Yard's new methods of matching finger-prints, with surprising results. Peter Macann uses computer animation - increasingly common in TV production - and, as New Year approaches, the team makes the most of what's left of Christmas past, reporting on musical greetings cards, recycling of wrapping paper and pills that claim to help the sobering-up process. There's also a light-weight harness that can be used to escape tall buildings in an emergency - or just take the quick route down to the office party. (1982)
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- Thu 30 Dec 1982 18:50
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