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BBC North West Regional Documentaries: Record Detail

Accession Number

B606

Series Title

HOMEGROUND

Programme Title

ANTIQUES

Producer

[Unknown]

Other Credits

[Unknown]

Transmission Date

06/02/81

 

colour , sound (sep), 18 mins 32 secs

Synopsis

Inserts showing various antique dealers in the North West. Presenter Frank Mellor visits Gays Antiques in Hazel Grove, where he interviews dealer Geoff Yo; Oldham's Wednesday Flea Market, where he asks antique traders about what they sell; Donald Allison Antiques in Preston, where Manager David Morris describes some valuable pieces; and Godfrey Simpson, who make pine furniture from reclaimed wood. Includes shots of antique shop interiors, a variety of antiques including clocks, crockery, ornaments and furniture, customers browsing Oldham Market stalls, and reclaimed wood being restored at Godfrey Simpson.