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weather during the winter months. A summary of the work of the
Unit is appended below.
Average audience figures remained approximately the same as
in 1961 with variations from group to group. The largest audiences
are found in old people's clubs.
Whilst the sound film show still continues to be the most
popular, there is increasing interest in informal talks, or talks
illustrated by films. This is possibly due to television fulfilling
the need for purely visual interest. After programmes where films
only are shown, questions are asked, demonstrating perhaps that
people are no longer merely content to watch but wish to enquire
further. Indications of this move towards "participation" have been
noted in other fields.
Talks alone last about 30 minutes, including time for questions.
When combined with films, or films alone, the programme is arranged
to last approximately 60 minutes. Subjects are varied and a number
of organisations request further visits on realisation of the many
aspects that can be illustrated. In response to the increased
emphasis on Safety in the Home many programmes were devoted entirely
to this problem, and others devoted to another aspect of Public
Health included a short film on home accident prevention.

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