The Computer Programme Series 1 Episode 10 Things to Come ( Air Date 1982-03-15 ) Genre Documentary category. Overview "CHRIS SERLE, IAN MCNAUGHT-DAVIS and GILL NEVILL continue their exploration of the world of information science. Things to Come: Information technology has the power to change the face of our society completely by taking over the work of a large majority of the population. But will this be allowed to happen, and which aspects of our economic life are most likely to be affected?".