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The programme 'Diary Of A Nation - Part 1' consists of the following 10 episodes telecast between January 1988 to May 1988:

1.  Radio Singapore  (00:12:32), telecast on 4th January 1988   -   this episode features interviews with the early radio producers and highlights the kind of programmes produced for Radio Singapore.

2.  Family Planning (00:11:46), telecast on 7th January 1988   -   this episode looks at the conditions in Singapore during the early years of nationhood that called for family planning,  the work of the Singapore Planning and Population Board set up on 7th January 1966 to introduce family planning to Singaporeans, the changing social and economic conditions that have since taken place, and the need to review family planning policy.

3.  Community Centres (00:08:12), telecast on 9th January 1988   -   this episode looks at the role of community centres and the kind of activities and services that the centres provide.

4.  Homes For Our People (00:11:15), telecast on 3rd February 1988   -   this episode looks at home ownership in Singapore, the development of Housing and Development Board (HDB) housing and how it has led to a nation of homeowners.

5.  TV Singapura (00:13:05), telecast on 15th February 1988   -   this episode looks at the introduction of television service in Singapore in 1963, how it has impacted on  the lives of  Singaporeans in general and how news stories were covered and telecast then. Included is an excerpt of Minister for Culture  S. Rajaratnam's speech (with audio), “And tonight might well mark the start of a social and cultural revolution in our lives.”.

6.  National Service (00:09:59), telecast on 27th February 1988   -   this episode examines the reasons for  introducing national service in Singapore, its reception by the people and its impact   on Singapore.

7.  Confrontation (00:10:45), telecast on 10th March 1988   -   this episode examines the reasons behind Confrontation, its impact on Singapore and the lessons learnt from the experience.  (Please write directly to the National Archives of Singapore for access to this clip.)

8.  The 1955 Election (00:10:32), telecast on 2nd April 1988   -   this episode looks at the 1955 election and its significance in marking the beginning of Singapore's path towards self-government.

9.  Water Rationing (00:11:22), telecast on 23rd April 1988   -   this episode looks at the impact of the water rationing excercise carried out in Singapore between April 1963 and February 1964, on the country and people's lives.

10.  Hock Lee Bus Riots (00:11:42), telecast on 12th May 1988   -   this episode looks at the reasons behind the industrial dispute that led to the  Hock Lee Bus Riots in 1955, and its impact on Singapore's efforts towards gaining independence from British colonial rule.  (Please write directly to the National Archives of Singapore for access to this clip.)