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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: Friday 29/9/1978
Production Date
Friday 29/9/1978
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: RNW A839/8/MR: (16mm film) & studio interview: Alistair Macdonald, snf, in the bowels of the Town Hall, Chester, looking at some of the city’s archives with Annette Kennett, the archivist. He also talked to Peter Doran, who is in charge of restoring and repairing some of the parchments. Ward. Sepmag. 2’39’’
Alistair talked to Annette Kennett, who brought some of the oldest records into the studio. 2’32’’
On Friday 29/9/1978 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 decision by most of the 3000 Transport Union members at Vauxhalls to instruct their leaders to negotiate a better deal with the comapny instead of taking strike action. He spoke to John Turnbull, A.U.E.W. Convenor about the decision - although there could still be action by the workers if an agreeable pay rate is not reached. Ward. Commag. (Nick oov)
2 mins 04 secs
2
Felicity Goodey, snf, talking to Alan Street, GMC’s Deputy Consumer Chief about the Council’s campaign to get rid of a new toy which, they fear, could cause serious injuries to children and possibly adults. They’re called Fun Snaps - and explode under pressure - without the need to light them. Stephens. Sepmag.
3 mins 29 secs
3
GVs gale damage to the Illuminations at Blackpool - and showing the gale force winds sweeping the promenade. Hallas. Mute. (John oov)
0 mins 20 secs
4
GVs Isle of Man TT Races in June, where Pat Hennen, the American motor cyclist crashed - he leaves Walton Hospital in Liverpool tomorrow and leaves for the USA on Tuesday. BBC Stock. Mute. (John oov)
0 mins 23 secs
5
David Davies, snf, at the training session for the Australian Rugby Team in Preston, before their first game in England - at Blackpool tomorrow. They are the World Rugby League Champions. David spoke to team manager, Peter Moore, about the tour.
3 mins 24 secs
6
Dr David Owen continuing his series on Canals - this week, he takes us from dry dock at Burscough to find Wigan Pier. Stephens. Sepmag.
