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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 1 of 1 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Thursday 2/1/1986
Production Date
Thursday 2/1/1986
Introduced By
Stuart Hall and Martin Henfield
Producer
Olwyn Hocking
Newsreader
Studio-based and videotape material in this programme (not usually held at the NWFA but please enquire)
MANCHESTER VT 1/RNW A553/2:
Alistair Macdonald, snf, reporting on two boats which carry tourists along subterranean passages to the Speedwell Cavern, near Castleton. The underground boats have recently been refurbished. He spoke to Philip Mackie and Bob Harrison. Incl. PSC. Higginson.
TOTAL VT DUR: 03m58s
MANCHESTER VT 1/RNW A553/3:
Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on a smoking ban which has been planned by Liverpool City Council. It’s to help and encourage all its staff to give up smoking. He spoke to Councillor Chinn in the studio about the effects it would have on smokers and non smokers. Incl. Slides and Astons.
TOTAL VT DUR: 02m45s
MANCHESTER VT 1/RNW A553/4:
Paul Newman, snf, talking to Neil Varley from Huddersfield. He’s the first accordian player to study at Chetham’s and due to his rapid progress he now travels to Birmingham for extra tuition.
TOTAL VT DUR: 03m05s
PSC:
1. Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on speculation about the future of dredging operations in the Mersey. The licence has only been extended until the end of next month. Even a short suspension of dredging work could have serious consequences. He spoke to Ken Stewart MEP. Higginson. 03m08s
2. Martin Henfield, snf, reporting on Lancashire comedian Dustin Gee, who collapsed in his dressing room during a pantomime at Southport, from a heart attack. He spoke to his partner Les Dennis. Park. Inc. captions. 01m03s
3. Martin Henfield, snf, reporting on the first newspapers, the Daily Telegraph, to be printed at the company’s new 28 million pound printing plant at Trafford Park. Meanwhile discussions still continue about the Mirror. PSC Park. Inc. Lib PSC + Slide (Maxwell). 01m32s
On Thursday 2/1/1986 there were 1 news stories transmitted.
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[Unknown. See studio-based and videotape material for this programme in ‘programme details’]
