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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: Tuesday 29/5/1979
Production Date
Tuesday 29/5/1979
Introduced By
David Davies
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 A922R/2
Alistair Macdonald, snf, talks in the studio to Councillor Kevan Hornby,
chairman of the Housing Committee of Bolton Council, about the sale of
council houses.
136’ 3’37”
On Tuesday 29/5/1979 there were 9 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
David Davies, snf, reports on the Isle of Man’s birching policy. He spoke to Peggy Irving and Rita Gartside, advocates of birching, and Dominic Delaney of the House of Keys. Sepmag. Higginson.
3 mins 49 secs
2
Alistair Macdonald, snf, reports on council house sales in the region. Mute. Phil Stephens. Alistair oov.
0 mins 41 secs
3
GVs of the street in Radcliffe where an elderly woman was found murdered. Mute. oldham. Chris oov.
0 mins 20 secs
4
Film of the Glasgow to Warrington train, scene of a murder, where Wembley tickets and money were stolen. Mute. BBC Stock. Chris oov.
0 mins 18 secs
5
Film of Walton Prison which Mr. Leon Brittan, Home Office Minister, is planning to visit. Mute. BBC Stock. Chris oov.
0 mins 20 secs
6
Film of Old Hall Chapel in Duckenfield which has been saved from demolition. Mute. Phil Stephens. Chris oov.
0 mins 15 secs
7
Alistair Macdonald, snf, reporting on the restoration of Tom Padden’s 1928 41/2litre Bentley open sports car. Sepmag. Oldham.
4 mins 04 secs
8
Film of Lancaster Canal rally which took place at the weekend. Sepmag/Commag. Steve Stephens.
3 mins 30 secs
9
Frank Mellor reports on Kendal artist, Mrs. Ann Wilson, who reproduces old masterpieces into tapestry and embroidery. Sepmag. Ward.
