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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 9 of 9 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Thursday 22/8/1974
Production Date
Thursday 22/8/1974
Introduced By
Michael Delahaye, David Davies, Nick Clarke
Producer
Tom German/Mike Hogan
Newsreader
David Davies
Studio-based and videotape material in this programme (not usually held at the NWFA but please enquire)
Nick Clarke talked to Jack Stoneley about his book “ Is anyone out there?”, to be published in America about possible life in outer space.
Dur:3.17”
On Thursday 22/8/1974 there were 9 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
Headline of Shotton steelworks. Higginson. Mute.
(Michael oov)
0 mins 9 secs
2
Michael Dalahaye reported on the government’s plans to close half of Shotton steelworks. The steelmen are making a plea to Lord Beswick, junior minister in the Industry Department. Higginson. Mute/Commag.
(Michael oov 1.12”)
3 mins 45 secs
3
GV’s of the Mersey docks where employers have asked dockers for their co-operation in making the port more efficient. Stock. Mute.
(David oov)
0 mins 18 secs
4
GV’s of the British Gas rig, Offshore Mercury, which has taken up a new position 25 miles off Blackpool. Stock. Mute.
(David oov)
0 mins 19 secs
5
GV’s of the Transport Minister, Fred Mulley, opening the 10-mile section of the M62 motorway between Croft and WOrsley. Park. Mute.
(David oov)
0 mins 18 secs
6
GV’s of Titch, the first Malyan tapir bred at Belle Vue Zoo Manchester. Park. Mute.
(David oov)
0 mins 18 secs
7
GV’s of contestants for this year’s Miss Blackpool title - the winner; Sheila Mitchell from South Shields. Hallas. Mute.
(David oov)
0 mins 22 secs
8
Bill Sowerbutts reported on the Southport Flower Show. Park. Sepmag.
3 mins 19 secs
9
MIchael Delahaye reported on the Preston Pot Fair, established by Royal Charter 795 years ago. Park. Sepmag.
(Michael oov34”)
