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Out of Step (TV series)

A 1957 series exploring unconventional opinions on topical issues.

Out of Step is a documentary series produced by Associated-Rediffusion in 1957. Presented by Daniel Farson, each episode examined unconventional opinions on a particular topical issue. The programme aired on Wednesdays at 10.30pm and episodes ran approximately 16 minutes.

Quick Facts

Production company
Associated-Rediffusion
Year
1957
Presenter
Daniel Farson
Episode length
approximately 16 minutes
Broadcast slot
10.30pm on Wednesdays
Number of episodes
13

Facts from the source article.

Episode guide

The series consisted of thirteen episodes transmitted in the London region. The first episode, 'Free the Children' (18 September 1957), examined A. S. Neill's do-as-you-like school. 'Nudism' (2 October 1957) visited a nudist colony and explored why people go there. 'Mind Over Matter' (9 October 1957) looked at Scientology's claims of good health, happiness and a saner world. 'Away With Governments!' (16 October 1957) considered anarchy and whether it would mean chaos. 'Spiritualism' (23 October 1957) asked whether spirits can communicate after death. 'No Meat For Dinner' (30 October 1957) featured vegans, who do not eat meat, drink milk or eat eggs. 'Down With Marriage' (6 November 1957) presented views that marriage is a waste of time or worse. 'Tune in to Nature's Radio' (13 November 1957) investigated a device claimed to grow bigger carrots by remote control. 'Build Your Own Body' (20 November 1957) showed muscle men and asked if building a torso is worth the trouble. 'Down With Work' (27 November 1957) questioned whether a tramp's life is happy. 'Witchcraft' (4 December 1957) featured a witch and discussed 'the wickedest man in the world'. 'The Seventh Day' (11 December 1957) covered the Lord's Day Observance Society's campaign for stricter Sunday laws. The final episode, 'One Man Against The World' (18 December 1957), examined Harold Steele's protest against atom warfare and whether it failed.

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