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The Vanishing Countryside (Original title)
Date: 26 June 1981 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: NEWS/CURRENT AFFAIRS. A report on the disappearance of Britain's countryside over the last thirty years. Over half of Britain's ancient woodlands have been felled as an increasing population demands more land to be used for agriculture. The programme examines the conflict of interests between the efficient production of food and the conservation of natural beauty.

Genre:
Documentary

Subjects:
Countryside, Agriculture, Forests, Food industry, Environmental issues, Great Britain

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 26 June 1981Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 20:25-21:00Runtime: 35 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Credits (3)
Production Company: BBC TV, Producer: Anne Moir, Editor: Peter Ibbotson
Cast (1)
David Jessel ()
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1981-06-26BFI identifier: C-908345
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status