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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: Wednesday 29/8/1979
Production Date
Wednesday 29/8/1979
Introduced By
David Davies
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: RNW A935P/3: (16mm film) Extract from film showing the production of Kelloggs cornflakes. Commag. Ex-London. 13’ 20’’
RNW A935P/4: (16mm film) David Davies, snf, reporting on the parachute training school based at Manchester’s Ringway Airport during the War. He spoke to one of the instructors, Gwyn Williams, Major General John Frost, Ex-No 2 Commando, Tom Foy and Maurice Williamson. Incl. stills and map of Arnhem. Sepmag. Park/War Museum/Gratis 400’ 10’40’’
On Wednesday 29/8/1979 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, reporting on the latest developments in the Kelloggs dispute. He spoke to their Chairman, Jerry Robinson. Commag/Mute. Park/BBC Stock
2 mins 40 secs
2
Film of a coach crash near St Helens. Mute. Ward/Higginson. (John oov)
0 mins 15 secs
3
Film of students from Birkenhead College, who are playing monopoly in the crypt of Liverpool’s Catholic Cathedral to raise money for a mini-bus. Mute. Ward. (John oov)
0 mins 16 secs
4
Film of cub scouts having lunch in the cells of Newton Street Police Station. Mute. Park. (John oov)
0 mins 19 secs
5
David Davies, snf, reporting on Tranmere Rovers’ preparations before their League Cup match with Liverpool. He spoke to their Manager, John King and the Chairman, Bill Bothwell. Sepmag. Higginson.
3 mins 02 secs
6
Jim Hancock, snf, reporting on the expansion of the Open College scheme, which was started three years ago at Nelson and Colne. He spoke to the College’s Co-ordinator, Derek Crossland, and to three of the students. Sepmag/Commag. Stephens.
