rested in March after a long run of nearly three years. It was replaced by 'Guess Where' in which interviews were recorded in various streets and shops in the Colony. Listeners are asked to guess which place is being talked about and the winners received a small reward. A lot of interesting local information is contained in 'Guess Where' and the programme is instructive as well as entertaining.
22. Amongst interesting documentary programmes produced during the year were those on Tai Lam Prison, a centre for the re-habilitation of drug addicts, and the theatre movement in Hong Kong. The Chinese and English services often produce parallel feature programmes when the subject is applicable to both audiences, and Chinese as well as English Service listeners were able to hear documentaries on the value of blood banks and the work of the Fire Services Department.
MAGAZINE PROGRAMMES
23. 'Fishermen's Half-hour' continued to receive a considerable number of letters and investigations have established that the programme is enthusiastically supported by members of this important industry. Officers of the Co-operative Development and Fisheries Department contributed a great number of interesting talks covering such subjects as oceanography, biology, navigation and the care and maintenance of engines and equipment.
24. 'Photographic Magazine' is another presentation which proved popular during the year and, at the request of listeners, it was increased to two editions a week. The programme consists of talks about camera technique and film processing as well as details of new equipment. There are often interviews with well-known photographers and photo- graphic competitions are frequently held.
25. The weekly news magazine 'Topical Events' proved so successful during its early months that it was broadcast daily from July 1962 onwards. There is also a round-up on Saturday evening comprising the most interesting items of the week. Whilst 'Topical Events' often follows the pattern of the English Service equivalent 'Today' in dealing with local news and visiting celebraties, it also seeks out stories which are of particular interest to Chinese listeners. The programme has secured for itself a reputation of crisp and objective reporting and is a valuable adjunct to the news bulletins.
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