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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 14/12/1977
Production Date
Wednesday 14/12/1977
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 : vtc/6st/nw7750/mr : Rob Beynon, snf, reporting on the production of Tchaikowsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet at the Chester Gateway Theatre, performed by students at the Hammond School in Chester, with the Cheshire County Youth Orchestra. He spoke to conductor Nicholas Smith, director Joy Newton, Alison Barnes and Charles Jones, members of the orchestra, and dancers Nicola Studt, Antoinette Webb and Loya Molloy - who has just become a pupil at the Royal Ballet School. 16mm film. Stephens. Sepmag. 211 ft 5m 38s
Studio Interview : Alistair Macdonald, snf, talking to Malcolm McLean, Regional Information Officer of the Department of Health and Social Security, about the implications of the result of the appeal tribunal into the case of disabled housewife Mrs. Annette Mitchell, who has now been told that she is entitled to the disabled housewive’s allowance after all. 2m 54s
On Wednesday 14/12/1977 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 visit of H.R.H. Prince Charles to the North West. He called at Tameside College of Technology, Cheetham’s School, and Manchester Town Hall. Park. Commag.
2 mins 22 secs
2
Nick Clarke, snf, talking to Vernon ‘Rip’ Kirby, who runs a firm called Industrial Energy Costs at Lytham St. Annes, which acts as consultants to industrial firms to advise on saving money on fuel bills and energy. Nick also spoke to Ken Allison, General Manager of Barr’s, soft drink makers of Atherton. Stephens. Commag.
3 mins 41 secs
3
GVs Bird’s Eye factory at Kirkby, where the firm has stopped further investment until a three - week old strike has been discontinued. Phil Stephens. Mute. (John oov)
0 mins 25 secs
4
N.W. Region National Enterprise Board meeting in Liverpool, they have the authority to invest sums of money in firms needing to expand or develop. Phil Stephens. Mute. (John oov)
0 mins 15 secs
5
GVs Simms Cross County Junior School, celebrating their centenary by learning what life was like when their school was first opened. BBC Stock. Mute.
0 mins 20 secs
6
GVs Mrs. Annette Mitchell working round her house. BBC Stock. Commag. (Stuart oov)
0 mins 20 secs
7
Dr. David Owen talking about the Ashton Canal - part of the system described in his book ‘Canals to Manchester’, published by the Manchester University Press. Park. Sepmag.
