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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: Wednesday 9/8/1978
Production Date
Wednesday 9/8/1978
Introduced By
David Davies
Producer
Steve Ireland
Newsreader
John Mundy
Studio-based and videotape material in this programme (not usually held at the NWFA but please enquire)
Manchester VT: VTC/6ST/NW7832/6/MR: (16mm) Richard Duckenfield snf reporting on the long term plan to turn the whole North Wirral coastline into a major area for leisure activities, and to put New Brighton back on the tourist map. Richard Spoke to Brian Barnes, Director of Leisure Services and to Councillor John Roberts, Chairman of the Planning Committee. Higginson. Sepmag/commag. 157’ 4-11
Studio Interview: David Davies, snf talking to Peter Swales, Chairman of Manchester City Football Club, who has just arrived back from Poland after a lot of adventures having signed the Poland World Cup Captain, Kazimir Deyna. The transfer is subject to Polish and British Foreign Office agreement. 4-36
On Wednesday 9/8/1978 there were 4 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
Nick Clarke snf reporting on the standstill at Manchester Airport - this time due to a lightning strike by firemen at the airport, their first. The strike lasted 3 and a half hours and could be repeated at any time. Nick spoke to shop stewards Frank Woods and Harold Jones about the reason for the strike, and to Harry Armstrong the Union Convenor. Stephens. Commag (Nick oov)
3 mins 40 secs
2
John Foster snf reporting on the appalling summer conditions at Blackpool. He spoke to Bob Battersby, Head of Attractions, about the weather and it’s effect on holidaymakers and to Jack Payne - an ice cream seller - about sales. He also spoke to some holidaymakers who are undismayed by the rain. Park. Commag. (John oov)
3 mins 36 secs
3
GVs Royal Liverpool teaching hospital - there will be a public open day, but by ticket only. BBC Stock. Mute. (John oov)
0 mins 20 secs
4
Felicity Goodey snf reporting on the Higher Mill ,Helmshore in Rossendale, Museum which now houses a huge waterwheel, once used to drive wool finishing material. It has been restored by a firm in Surrey and has been restored to the museum as good as new. Felicity spoke to Ian Gibson, the Museum’s keeper about the problems of re-housing the wheel and the contents of the museum itself. Stephens. Commag. (Felicity oov)
