BBC The Computer Programme 1982 #05

The Computer Programme was a TV series originally broadcast by the BBC (on BBC2) in 1982. The idea behind the series was to introduce people to computers and show them what they were capable of

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[agghtee]

10 PRINT "ARSE"

20 GOTO 10

RUN

[UncleFeedle]

A rare appearance of the little-used Mode 6 there.

[planetrob555]

@soundsLogical I agree I'm glad to see this, but I guess I just wish people would know how to adjust the outputs and inputs of recording devices. It's really a simple matter to get decent audio.

[soundsLogical]

@planetrob555 I'm sure the clipping audio is because this was pulled off an ancient VHS, which was probably recorded badly in the first place. The BBC hasn't released this, so if the original poster listened to your advice, none of us would be able to experience this wonderful bit of history.

[ProtectTheDamned]

when paxman was optimistic about something...

[Stereolabdream]

My God, Its Hal9000

[TLucretiusCarus]

Wouldn't his program be easier as...

10 DIM Name$(4), Date$(4)

20 FOR A=1 TO 4 : Read B$, C$ : Name$(A) = B$ : Date$(A) = C$ : NEXT A

30 PRINT "Enter Key-Word"

40 INPUT Item$

50 FOR A=1 TO 4

60 IF Item$ = Name$(A) THEN PRINT Date$(A)

70 NEXT A

80 DATA "Jane", "23rd Feb", "Mike", "15th Jun", "Paul", "30th Dec", "Eric", "23rd Feb"

In modern version of BASIC, this would be simplified further...

[abilify10mg]

i used my brain the last time 25 years ago.......duh

[walter0bz]

their legacy - ARM

[ogicabp4u]

Wow! Just think one day we will have videos on 'interactive' terminals that can be accessed from ANYWHERE in the world through a global 'network' where we can interact and comment on...imagine that!

[sphoney]

Beat that pencil and paper! Names, birthdays, even what your bought them... BOOM!!

God this takes me back. Shame about the sound, but it's nearly a 30 year old bit of footage, so I'll deal. :)

[xxkil]

iv,e still got a 48k spectrum rubber key and a 148k keyboard one with the casette AND THEY BOTH STILL WORK