Accession Number

B111

Series Title

YOUNG ENTERPRISE SHOW

Programme Title

YELLOW SUBMARINE / ATHLETICS II

Producer

Terry Wheeler

Other Credits

Editor: John Grove; Presenter: Mike Sweeney

Transmission Date

06/02/84

colour , sound (sep), 10 mins 14 secs

Synopsis

Opens with "YES" title sequence and music and includes two separate items each approximately 5 minutes long. The first item covers a canoeing course held by a Watersports Centre on the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Merseyside and there are shots of canoeists on the canal practising skills with an instructor. Includes Pat the Jack Russell riding on a canoe. Organiser of the Centre Gwen White is interviewed about other activities offered including sailing and lifesaving. The second item features Presenter Mike Sweeney investigating a Government youth training scheme that allows young boys to train as professional footballers with Manchester United for a year. There are shots of the boys being coached and practising ball skills at Manchester United's Cliff Ground in Salford. Amongst them is David Platt who is interviewed briefly.