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BBC North West Regional News Material 1973-1986: Programme Details
Record 1 – 2 of 2 news stories found.
Further details for Look North West: Thursday 31/10/1985
Production Date
Thursday 31/10/1985
Introduced By
Stuart Hall/John Mundy
Producer
Olwyn Hocking
Newsreader
Studio-based and videotape material in this programme (not usually held at the NWFA but please enquire)
MANCHESTER VT 1/RNW A544F/11:
Julie Carter, snf, reporting on child cruelty, after the death of a baby, Charlene Salt. Her father was found guilty of manslaughter and was imprisoned for six years. She spoke to John Picket from the NSPCC. 04m18s
VT 1/RNW A544F/12:
Martin Henfield, snf, reporting on a report which claims police used excessive force when they broke up a peaceful demonstration earlier in the year. He spoke to Platt Mills, QC and Barrister, James Woods. Park. 03m24s
VT 1/RNW A544F/13:
Martin Henfield, snf, reporting on the preparation, by the Home Office, to set up new legal community radio stations. They’re expected to provide a service closer to local communities. He spoke to Ray Beattie, a representative of the community radio association, who’s also on the Home Office panel. Inc. TK Sep/Comm (Stephens). 02m43s
VT 1/RNW A544F/14:
Colin Philpott, snf, reporting on the visit of Princess Anne. She came to see a home for mentally handicapped adults at Willaston near Ellesmere Port. She also visited Crewe. PSC. (Magpie Crew) 01m42s
PSC:
1. Colin Philpott, snf, reporting on the effect the drinking ban is having on the Football Club’s executive boxes. Mr. Giles Shaw, Home Office Minister, came to the North West to see for himself. He spoke to Tom Pendry, MP for Stalybridge and Mr. Giles Shaw. 02m12s
On Thursday 31/10/1985 there were 2 news stories transmitted.
Film Item Number
Description
Duration
(news descriptions are taken directly from BBC's Programme as Broadcast sheets.)
1
Film of Christ Church in Accrington. Lancashire vicar, Rev. George Storey claims that Halloween is evil and urged people in the country not to celebrate it. (Stephens) (Stu oov)
0 mins 46 secs
2
Film of new radio stations to go on air in Spring ‘86 including Sunset Radio. DJ Mike Shaft is interviewed. Inc. VT. (Stephens) Sep/Comm.
