''Out of Step'' is a documentary series made by

Associated-Rediffusion Associated-Rediffusion, later Rediffusion London, was the British ITV franchise holder for London and parts of the surrounding counties, on weekdays between 22 September 1955 and 29 July 1968. It was the first ITA franchisee to go on air, ...

in 1957, in which presenter

Daniel Farson Daniel James Negley Farson (8 January 1927 – 27 November 1997) was a British writer and broadcaster, strongly identified with the early days of commercial television in the UK, when his sharp, investigative style contrasted with the BBC's mor ...

looks for unconventional opinions' - surrounding a particular topical issue. Episodes lasted approximately 16 minutes, and the show was placed at 10.30pm in

ITV ITV or iTV may refer to: ITV *Independent Television (ITV), a British television network, consisting of: ** ITV (TV network), a free-to-air national commercial television network covering the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islan ...

's Wednesday schedule. ''

Keeping in Step Keeping is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Charles Keeping (1924–1988), British illustrator, children's book author and lithographer * Damien Keeping (born 1982), Australian rules football coach * Frederick Keeping (1867– ...

'' (1958), also presented by Farson, looked at more conventional attitudes.

Episode guide

(nb. Dates specified are for the

London London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo ...

region) 1. Out of Step (TX: 18 September 1957) ''Free the Children A. S. Neill's well-known do-as-you-like school.'' 2. Nudism (TX: 2 October 1957) ''Visit a

nudist colony A naturist resort or nudist resort is an establishment that provides accommodation (or at least camping space) and other amenities for guests in a context where they are invited to practise naturism – that is, a lifestyle of non-sexual socia ...

, and hear why people go there.'' 3. Mind Over Matter (TX: 9 October 1957) ''Good health, happiness and a saner world – that's what Scientology claims to give us.'' 4. Away With Governments! (TX: 16 October 1957) ''Away With Governments! ... and let's all live in a state of complete anarchy – or do they mean chaos?'' 5. Spiritualism (TX: 23 October 1957) ''Is there life beyond the veil? Can the spirits communicate with us after death?'' 6. No Meat For Dinner (TX: 30 October 1957) ''

Vegans Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal product—particularly in diet (nutrition), diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is kn ...

are super

vegetarians Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects, and the flesh of any other animal). It may also include abstaining from eating all by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism may ...

. They don't eat drink milk or eat eggs.'' 7. Down With Marriage (TX: 6 November 1957) ''Most people believe marriage to be a sacred institution. Some, however, think it a waste of time – or worse.'' 8. Tune in to Nature's Radio (TX: 13 November 1957) ''With a little black box and a lot of thought, it is possible to grow bigger carrots by remote control - or is it?'' 9. Build Your Own Body (TX: 20 November 1957) ''Men! You can make your torso more so! Here are the muscle men. Look at them, and see if you think it's worth the trouble.'' 10. Down With Work (TX: 27 November 1957) ''Do you like work, or would you like to lead an idle life? Is a tramp's life really a happy one?'' 11. Witchcraft (TX: 4 December 1957) ''Meet a witch and hear about "the wickedest man in the world".'' 12. The Seventh Day (TX: 11 December 1957) ''Practically everything is shut on an English Sunday. The Lord's Day Observance Society are campaigning to make the laws about Sunday even more strict than they are now.'' 13. One Man Against The World (TX: 18 December 1957) ''Harold Steele made his courageous protest against atom warfare. It failed - or did it?''

Production credits

* Presenter:

* Script:

Elkan Allan Elkan Allan (born Elkan Philip Cohen, 8 December 1922 – 25 June 2006) was a British television producer and print journalist. Allan is best remembered for his creation of the pioneering 1960s TV rock/pop music show ''Ready Steady Go!''. ...

, David Kentish,

, Stanley Craig * Director: Geoffrey Hughes * Film edited by: Charles Squires, Bill Morton

References

{{reflist 1957 British television series debuts 1957 British television series endings ITV documentaries Television shows produced by Associated-Rediffusion English-language television shows Nudity in television