Full title reads: "1947 - A Message To You From ..."
CU of Lady Megan Lloyd George speaking to wish you a Happy New Year (in the background is a bust of David Lloyd George).
MS Pathe interviewer John Parsons approaching sculptor Jack Bilbo seated behind his latest creation in his garden. CU Bilbo speaking to Parsons. MS Bilbo feeding swans. NCU seen working on the statues.
LS Dr Kevin O'Flanagan Arsenal Footballer and International Rugby player. He kicks ball and runs up to the microphone. He sends a New Year message to the Irish. CU giving his message.(nat sound).
CU Mrs Matthews, a housewife giving her message after she has walked out of her new prefabricated house. CU Natural sound being interviewed by John Parsons.
LS & CU Sid Fields (Comedian) bows to the audience and comes off the stage into the wings. CU speaking his New Year message (nat sound).
CU Sir William Darling MP for Edinburgh reading a book at his desk. CU and NCU speaking sitting at desk. He gives a message to the Scots. (nat sound).
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