Speak for Yourself

 

Year published/aired: 1974

Year produced/filmed: ~1973

# of episodes: 6 units (2 parts each)

Grade: 9

Genres: Everyday's situations

Sub-subject: grammar

Broadcaster:  RB

Production company: FWU, BBC

Story: Terry Moston

Editor:

Director:

Producer:

Media: 16mm sound film, VCR

Media distribution: Jeffrey Norton Publishers

Additional media: books, audio tapes/reels, foils, sheets

Working material: Terry Moston

Material publisher: Schroedel, Lensing

Novel available:

Other literature: yes

Plot (short): The first ever English series with the help of Video cassettes, 1/2 '' VCR. Concepts 1972. Social problems of teens. Each episode has 2 parts/stories (film A+B) plus 2 audio parts. Films A are mainly from the BBC. School and radio reporters. Sequel of Speak Out.

Episodes: 30 minutes each, (2x15) + 2x15 minutes audio

1. Law-Breakers (plot: shoplifting)

2. Image-Makers (child actors)

3. None of Your Business? (abuse of kids and animals)

4. Trouble-Makers (bullying at school, smoking, vandalism), also younger boy

5. Neighbourhoods (social issues) subjects: living, leisure time

6. Misunderstandings (speech issues) 

 

I now found a brief clip on YouTube

https://schulfernsehenenglischhistory.blogspot.com/2023/06/update-speak-for-yourself.html