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Farnborough Air Display
NoS synopsis: Visits the then annual Farnborough Air Display, which was attended by many overseas visitors. Featured aircraft include: the Jump Jet, the Argosy, the Comet and the Lightning.
Bicycles
COI synopsis: Cross-country bicycle racing with a glance behind the scenes of the Raleigh factory in Birmingham where bicycles are manufactured.
Supreme Patriach of Thailand Visit
COI synopsis: The Supreme Patriarch of Thailand’s [Plod Kittisobhana] visit to London and his tour of Westminster Abbey and the Royal Thai Embassy, together with scenes of the recent tour by HRH Princess...
Kew Gardens
COI synopsis: A look at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.
Toy Fair
COI synopsis: Toy fair at Brighton.
Show-Jumping
NoS synopsis: Shows young riders being instructed in show-jumping. Includes a slow motion sequence of the adult rider Pat Smythe taking a double fence.
Make-Up
NoS synopsis: Feature on make-up, which shows a Burmese model being made-up to take part in the fashion show filmed for the next story. It also visits a cosmetics factory near London.
Dress Show
NoS synopsis: Burmese model, Ma Sein and English model, Penny Frith take part in a dress show featuring the work of London fashion designer, John Cavanagh.
Coconut Matting
COI synopsis: The husk of coconuts, from the palms of Ceylon, becomes gaily-coloured matting woven by the island’s craftsmen.
Cowes
COI synopsis: Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, which every year attracts the world’s finest yachtsmen to its famous regattas and ocean races.