Opening Of ABC Tv In Manchester 1956

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Opening of ABC TV studios in Manchester. Greater Manchester.

MS cameras and booms behind the scenes. MS acrobats and dancers practising their routines. Various shots Thora Hird speaking to presenter Jerry Desmonde. CU ABC Television sign. MS behind the...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
68645
Sort Number:
UN 2853 A
Time in/Out:
01:00:40:00 / 01:11:10:00
Canister:
UN 2853 A
Film ID:
2552.02
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  • "Jerry Desmond" should read Jerry Desmonde.

    The studio seen here was in Didsbury, Greater Manchester.

    "MS Susan Stephen (Steven?) stood on stage" - the correct spelling is Susan Stephen.

    THIS CLIP IS RELATED TO CLIP NUMBER 2550.17

    jamied 1st May 2012
  • Thanks for these. Corrections made.

    British Pathé 22nd May 2012

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