Panorama: The Impact on Earth

Robin Day (pictured above) hosts this special edition of the current-affairs programme, marking man's first steps on the surface of the moon. Julian Pettifer reports on demonstrators who believe the money spent on the Apollo missions should have been used to feed the starving millions back on Earth. In the studio, contributors including science-fiction novelist Brian Aldiss debate the issues surrounding the moon landing and its possible legacy.

Author Brian Aldiss, who contributes to the discussion section of this programme, is one of the UK's most prolific and respected science-fiction authors. In 1960, he was one of a handful of consultants approached by the BBC as part of an exploration into the science-fiction genre as a potential avenue for BBC drama. Documents detailing the conclusions of this consultation can be found in our 'Genesis of Doctor Who' collection.