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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 9 of 9 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Friday 1/5/1981
Production Date
Friday 1/5/1981
Introduced By
Stuart Hall
Producer
John McManus
Newsreader
John Mundy
Studio-based and videotape material in this programme (not usually held at the NWFA but please enquire)
MANCHESTER VT: RNW A117J/9: (16mm film)
Geoffrey Green talking to John Wood who has restored an old Leyland charabanc. Sepmag. Birmingham crew. 92’ 2’27”
On Friday 1/5/1981 there were 9 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on the start of the TUC-backed People’s March to London. He spoke to their Regional Secretary, Colin Barnett. Sepmag/Commag. Higginson.
3 mins 45 secs
2
David Davies, snf, reporting on reaction to the sacking of Dave Sexton from Manchester United. He spoke to Chairman Martin Edwards, player Joe Jordan and trainer Tommy Cavanaugh - who was also sacked. Sepmag/Commag. Park/BBC Stock.
5 mins 22 secs
3
Film of the Minister of Trade Cecil Parkinson visiting Stalybridge and Hyde. Mute. Park. (John oov)
0 mins 22 secs
4
Film of Pakistani Nasira Begum, who may be deported because her marriage of a British citizen was one of convenience. Mute. BBC stock. (John oov)
0 mins 18 secs
5
Film of a model of plans for the redevelopment of the centre of Wigan. Mute. Ward. (John oov)
0 mins 20 secs
6
Film of Chester Zoo’s new baby dromedary camel. Mute. Park.
0 mins 18 secs
7
Film of some old Leyland vehicles being made ready for the London to Brighton Commercial Vehicles Run. Mute. Park (Mal oov)
0 mins 43 secs
8
Malcolm Balen, snf, reporting on an annual new export - test tube calves for Hungary using Cheshire dairy cows. Mute. Ward.
0 mins 59 secs
9
Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on Widnes’ chances in the Rugby League Cup Final. He spoke to players Eric Hughes and Andy Gregory and ex-player Mal Aspey. Sepmag. Higginson.
