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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 4 of 4 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Friday 5/9/1980
Production Date
Friday 5/9/1980
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 A034H/7: (16mm film)
Felicity Goodey, snf, talking to Sir Alistair Pilkington, Chairman of the St Helens glass firm, about his 33 years with the company prior to his retirement today. Sepmag/Commag. Ward. Film from the Pilkington factory/Gratis.
166’ 4’26”
RNW A036W/8: (16mm film)
Debi Davies, snf, reporting on the first penny farthing race this century held at Knutsford. She spoke to Bill Wrather, competitor and Glynn Stockdale, course designer during the training session for the race. Sepmag/Commag. Higginson. 138’ 3’40”
On Friday 5/9/1980 there were 4 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1.
Martin Henfield, snf, talking to the Assistant Airport Director, Jim Shepherd, about the completion of the work at Manchester Airport to smooth out the runway hump and provide a new lighting system. Sepmag. Ward.
3 mins 02 secs
2.
David Davies, snf, reporting on a campaign by Lancashire Police to try and combat the number of motorcycle accidents on the roads. He spoke to Kevin North, accident victim, Dr Prab Slpekar, consultant and Joe Mounsey, Assistant Chief Constable. Sepmag/Commag. Park.
4 mins 48 secs
3.
Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on the financial difficulties faced by Liverpool Docks. Sepmag. Higginson.
1 mins 05 secs
4.
Alistair Macdonald, snf, talking to David Ross who is close to breaking the record for the most days under canvas. Mute/Sepmag. Park. BBC Stock.
