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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 7 of 7 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Wednesday 4/11/1981
Production Date
Wednesday 4/11/1981
Introduced By
Stuart Hall
Producer
John McManus
Newsreader
Stuart Hall
Studio-based and videotape material in this programme (not usually held at the NWFA but please enquire)
MANCHESTER VT 1/RNW A144/9
Felicity Goodey, snf, reporting on a protest meeting in Lancashire over an increase in rates. She spoke to Patricia Nelson, a ratepayer, Bill Higham, Chairman of Higham Textiles, David Farnworth, a Managing Director and John Stubbs of the Rates Action Group. Also studio interview with Louise Ellman, Leader of the LCC and her reactions to the increases. Incl. 16mm film Sepmag/Commag. Park. 79’, 2’06” TOTAL VT DUR: 5’08”
VT 1/RNW A144/7
Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on the decision of the Governement to hold an early by election at Crosby, where Shirley Williams is the SDP candidate. 1’53”
VT 1/RNW A144/8
David Davies, snf, with the second in our series of Ask Your MP, Incl. 16mm film. Commag. London crew.
Part 1: Robert Kilroy-Silk Ormskirk 30” 0’48”
Part 2: David Trippier Rossendale. 29’, 0’47”
Part 3: Edward Gardner South Flyde 28’, 0’45”
Part 4: Jack Straw Blackburn 33’, 0’53”
TOTAL VT DUR: 6’06`”
VT 1/RNW A144/10
Film of Jimmy Tarbuck presenting cheque for half million pounds for a pools win to Ian Hughes. Ex. Spur TK. 21”
On Wednesday 4/11/1981 there were 7 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
Felicity Goodey, snf, reporting on the latest developments at Laurence Scott’s when helicopters were used to lift machinery from the works past the picket line. Sepmag/Commag. Park.
2 mins 10 secs
2
Film of a farm where a report of possible foot and mouth disease has been reported. Mute. Oldham. (Stuart oov)
0 mins 22 secs
3
Film of the restoration of an old windmill at Bidstone, Birkenhead. Mute. Oldham. (Stuart oov)
0 mins 20 secs
4
Film of a replica stage coach which is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in Chester. Mute. Oldham. (John oov)
0 mins 25 secs
5
Film of Macclesfield Station which is celebrating its 21st Birthday by providing hospitality for its passengers. Mute. Oldham. (John oov)
0 mins 23 secs
6
Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on Ladbroke’s decision not to renew their agreement to run the Aintree Grand National because of the losses incurred. Sepmag/Commag. Higginson.
3 mins 11 secs
7
David Davies, snf, reporting on more young tennis hopefuls in the North West. He spoke to Charles Applewaite, a coach at the club. Sepmag. Park.
