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Routes First Contact (Original title)
Date: 02 March 2009 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Charlie Phillips

Synopsis: The worlds of genetics and gaming collide in this interactive drama about a young woman attempting to solve the mystery of her uncle's death. In this first episode, Rachel finds out about her uncle's death. ©Channel 4 publicity.Synopsis: An online game about a fictional murder.

Subjects:
Genetics, Computer games, Death

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 02 March 2009Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:55-20:00Runtime: 3 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Stereo
Date: 02 March 2009not specified

Credits (6)
©: Oil Productions, Production Company: Mind's Eye, Executive Producer: Mike Bennett, Executive Producer: Jo Roach, Producer: Max Yeoman
Cast (1)
Katherine Ryan ()
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (3)
In: Broadcast 27 Feb 2009  Page: 14
Title: In briefArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Channel 4's online educational project ROUTES is to air on television in the 3 MINUTE WONDER slot.

In: Broadcast 30 Jan 2009  Page: 11
Title: 360 degreesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief piece on ROUTES, an online Channel 4 Education project exploring the world of genetics and featuring comedian Katherine Ryan. [ROUTES also appeared on TV in the 3 MINUTE WONDER slot.]

In: Televisual March 2009  Page: 14
Title: Channel 4 tests out interactive RoutesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short piece on Channel 4's interactive online drama ROUTES, an exploration of genetics aimed at young people, which also appeared on TV in the 3 MINUTE WONDER slot.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1503441
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Digital materials(1)
Description: MKVDuration: 00:03:14 minutesFFV1 v3 - BFI identifier: N-9528507
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 3.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2009-03-02BFI identifier: C-1503027
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1503441
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access