Diamonds in the Sky

tv show

poster for Diamonds in the Sky

7 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired November 01, 1979

Overview

It all began on 25 August 1919. Four passengers left Hounslow Heath for Paris - the world's first regular, daily, international air service. Today 600 million people travel by air every year. How has this extraordinary growth in air travel changed our lives? As Civil Aviation celebrates its 60th year, this series of seven programs examines the impact of air travel on our world.

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Travelling for Fun

Season 1 - Episode 5 - 0h 0m

Air Date

November 29, 1979

Overview

7 out of 10 travellers are on holiday, all flocking to the same 'unspoilt' beaches, beauty spots, and places of interest. What is the social impact of millions of package air tourists descending on countries, large and small, developed and underdeveloped?