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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 8 of 8 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Thursday 7/9/1978
Production Date
Thursday 7/9/1978
Introduced By
Felicity Goodey
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: VTC/6ST/NW7836/7/MR: Richard Duckenfield reporting from Tranmere Rovers FC, who have turned down an offer of Sports Council cash - even though they pioneered the whole idea two years ago. He spoke to their Chairman, Bill Bothwell, the manager the Manager Johnny King and the Chairman of the Social Club - Arthur Brew. Recorded by the News OB Unit. 5-12
On Thursday 7/9/1978 there were 8 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 surprise announcement by the prime minister that there will be no general election in the near future. Mute. Stephens . (Fel oov)
1 mins 28 secs
2
GVs of the Jewish newspaper offices in Manchester, one of several Jewish properties damaged in the night. mute. park. (John oov)
0 mins 22 secs
3
GVs of Arkwright House in Preston - both before and after it’s restoration. Mute. Park/BBC Stock. (John oov)
0 mins 29 secs
4
Film of Liverpool housewives staging a demonstration against a new bus service - which they claim is a traffic hazard for their children. mute. BBC Stock. (John oov)
0 mins 12 secs
5
Film of an Isle of Man ferry. mute. BBC Stock. (John oov)
0 mins 11 secs
6
David Davies snf reporting from a news conference at Stretford Sports Centre to discuss how the £150 000 grant from the sports council will be used to provide community sports facilities. He spoke to Howard McCann from Preston North End FC and Mick Aitken of the Sports Council. Sepmag/commag. Park.
3 mins 13 secs
7
Frank Mellor reporting on the hidden dangers, particularly for sheep and cattle, in the grasslands of the north west, as more than 150 species of wild flowers in Britain are poisonous to animals. He spoke with Proffessor Donald Piggett of Lancaster University - who is a leading authority on toxic plants. sepmag. Park.
4 mins 09 secs
8
Alistair Macdonald snf reporting on the flower festival at Rainford near St Helens. He spoke to the festival Designer Noreen Richards. sepmag/commag. Higginson.
