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BBC North West Regional Documentaries: Record Detail

Accession Number

B611

Series Title

HOMEGROUND

Programme Title

BLACKPOOL

Producer

Terry Wheeler

Other Credits

Editor: Jane Ridley

Transmission Date

01/01/81

 

colour , sound + sound (sep), 09 mins 45 secs

Synopsis

B611/1: Presenter Frank Mellor investigates the tradition of Blackpool Illuminations. Mellor speaks to Illuminations Chief Arthur Elliot about where the inspiration for the designs come from. There are various shots of the illuminations, as well as fibreglass animal figures and swimsuit models competing for 'Queen of Blackpool Lights'. The team behind the illuminations - engineers, artists and joiners - are shown preparing the display. 09m45s