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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 6 of 6 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Tuesday 8/5/1979
Production Date
Tuesday 8/5/1979
Introduced By
Stuart Hall
Producer
John McManus
Newsreader
Christine Burn
Studio-based and videotape material in this programme (not usually held at the NWFA but please enquire)
MANCHESTER VT : RNW A919J/1 :
Studio interview between Alistair Macdonald and Mr. David Buck, managing
director of Bukta Sportswear company which is celebrating its centenary.
Alistair asks David Buck about the company’s history since his grandfather
started the firm, and about the changes in sportswear over the century.
Examples of old and modern sportswear displayed in the studio, and Stuart
Hall models an old boy scouts uniform and an old Manchester United strip.
3’57”
On Tuesday 8/5/1979 there were 6 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
Nick Clarke,snf, reports on a serious fire in Woolworths Store in the centre of Manchester which trapped some of the staff, many of whom escaped via the roof. But some were trapped in a cashiers department with barred windows. He spoke to David Williams, General Manager of the store, and to some of the young men rescued from the roof, and to women workers who escaped. He also spoke to the Fire Chief in charge. Commag/Mute. Steve Stephens
8 mins 25 secs
2
Film of Risley Remand Centre, where there have been disturbances among inmates who are protesting against overcrowding. Mute. Ken Ward. Chris oov.
0 mins 28 secs
3
Film of the Manchester Docks where there is an unofficial strike of the power house operaters at Eastham Locks on Manchester Ship Canal, which is causing congestion in the Docks. Mute. Oldham. Chris oov.
0 mins 22 secs
4
Film of Liverpool Docks whose production, it was announced, had increased by 30% in the last two years. BBC Stock. Chris oov.
0 mins 20 secs
5
Film of Manchester United leaving Old Trafford for Wembley for the FA Cup Final against Arsenal on Saturday. Mute. Oldham. Chris oov.
0 mins 25 secs
6
Richard Duckenfield, snf, reports on the 40th anniversary of Bob Paisley’s signing to Liverpool Football Club. Richard asks him about his career with Liverpool. Sepmag/Commag. Selwood.
