Radio_Hong_Kong_1966-1968 — Page 15

47. A series of feature programmes on life in Hong Kong's prisons and corrective institutions was recorded and broadcast by the Chinese Service after the producer had volunteered to live with the staff in each institution for a few days to help him to observe more accurately the feelings of the prisoners themselves. This series featured 13 programmes, one for each of the prisons and corrective establishment in the Hong Kong prison system.

EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING

48. Radio Hong Kong does no formal educational broadcasting, but a number of programmes of an educational nature were launched during the years 1966 and 1967. Perhaps the most notable of these was the inception on the English service of the locally produced series 'LOOKING AT LITERATURE'. These programmes geared to the Hong Kong School Certificate Examination were continued throughout the period covered by this report. At the end of the 1967 series a seminar of teachers who used the programmes in class was organized by Radio Hong Kong and much valuable information was gathered concerning the effectiveness of the lessons. The 1967 programmes were supplemented by a stencilled textbook compiled by the two producers of the programme, and it is intended that, in future, properly printed versions will be distributed for use in conjunction with the lessons.

49. The English Service continued to broadcast radio lessons in both Cantonese and French at the rate of two fifteen minute lessons each day. The two series of Cantonese by Radio, under the title 'Kwang- tung Wah' have been commissioned by Radio Hong Kong, and a third and advanced series is now under discussion.

50. The Chinese Service, in a series of programmes aimed at the younger listener, developed a novel style of injecting educational material in programmes ostensibly designed only to entertain. An example of this technique is the dramatised story series 'MOTHER TELLS A STORY' in which material offering advice and information on such matters as health, road safety, and hygiene supplements the main story line. Information on such diverse subjects as plant life, astronomy, and ancient Chinese legends is also included. 'THE BEAUTIFUL SOUND OF MUSIC' featuring recitals by young performers is another good example of a programme which, whilst being basically entertainment, also offers education in music. Other programmes on the Chinese Service offer young people the opportunity to build their own radio programmes

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