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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 30/8/1977
Production Date
Tuesday 30/8/1977
Introduced By
Stuart Hall
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: VTC/6ST/NW7735/1/MR: Nick Clarke, snf, talking to Jim Wheeler Secretary of Greater Manchester Firemen’s Union, about the fact that they will call for a national strike if a pay settlement isn’t reached by November. Including mute film, BBC Stock. 30”:19’ (Nick oov). Duration:3’ 49”.
VTC/6ST/NW7735/2/MR: Richard Duckenfield, snf, reporting on the objections of Derby County F.C. to the laying on of a special train to take Manchester United supporters to a match against them. Duration:1’02”.
On Tuesday 30/8/1977 there were 9 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
Tom Brooke, snf, reporting on the latest situation at Manchester Airport-where the delays are mainly being caused because of problems abroad. Mute: 20”, commag:1’47”. Selwood. (Stuart oov-20”).
2 mins 07 secs
2
GV’s of the Wilson’s Brewery at Newton Heath which is still on strike. Mute. Park. (Chris oov).
0 mins 22 secs
3
Film of a rubbish tip at Rixton, which has had to be closed because of the Warrinton binmen’s strike. Mute. Ward. (Chris oov).
0 mins 24 secs
4
Film of water mains and pipes, which are not being repaired because of the strike by water workers in Greater Manchester. Mute. BBC Stock. (Chris oov).
0 mins 18 secs
5
Film of a visit to Warrington by the Archbishop of Westminster to celebrate the centenary of St Marys Roman Catholic Church. Mute. Ward. (Felicity oov)
0 mins 42 secs
6
Film of a fire at the Ocean Garage and Car Showrooms in Blackpool. Mute. Hallas. (Chris oov).
0 mins 20 secs
7
Film of a baby boy abandoned outside Wigan Police Station and who’s mother has now turned up to claim him. Mute. BBC Stock. (Chris oov).
0 mins 14 secs
8
Frank Mellor reporting on the Preston ancient pot fair, which is one of the oldest markets in the country. Sepmag. Higginson.
4 mins 04 secs
9
Alistair Macdonald, snf, reporting on a new book called ‘Atlas of Mercury’ written by Patrick Moore and amateur astronomer Charles Cross from Northwich and talking to Mr Cross. Sepmag. Selwood. (Ali oov-1’06”)
