What does it mean to be British in 1962? This highly controversial American documentary investigates by visiting Stevenage and the Isle of Dogs.

This controversial documentary looks at the British character from an American perspective - part of an international exchange of television programmes. Comparing life on the Isle of Dogs and in the new town of Stevenage, Rod MacLeish casts a wary eye over British tradition and highlights issues like industrial decline and juvenile delinquency. The programme was received furiously by ITV viewers.

Rod MacLeish introduces a study of two contrasting communities, the Isle of
Dogs and Stevenage, to illustrate how Britain looks to Americans today.
The film features Mr and Mrs Dennis French who move from their Isle of Dogs
home to ultra modern Stevenage.