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National Story - WATER - EVERYWHERE

Date released

Feb 1967

Series name

Mining Review 20th Year

Issue no

6

NoS ID

346360

Story no

1 / 4

BFI synopsis: The ever presence of water in a mine and its disposal. NCB Commentary - Even in times of drought on the surface, there’s always water present in a mine. It’s not always as evident as in...

News on Screen Cinema news Record only

Senior English II: Richard III (1945 Radio)

aka: Richard III

Series

Schools

Schools broadcast comprised of a dramatic reading of scenes from Shakespeare’s play. Adapted for radio by Jo Manton. No further information known (3/2008).

Shakespeare Shakespeare productions Record only

Fundraising event for Grand National (1983)

Genre

Interview; News report

Report from a bicycle race in aid of the Grand National. Speaking are: Chairman of the Horseracing Advisory Council, Major-General Bernard Penfold; Senior Steward of the Jockey Club, Lord Rupert Manton;...

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Fourth Form Features: The Tempest (1946 Radio)

Series

Schools

Radio broadcast. This schools version of Shakespeare’s play is transmitted in three parts and aimed at 14-15 year old schoolchildren. Adapted by Jo Manton.

Shakespeare Shakespeare productions Record only

Off the Syllabus: Twelfth Night (1948 Radio)

Series

For the Schools

BBC schools broadcast. Scenes from Shakespeare’s comedy were chosen and adapted for radio by Jo Manton.

Shakespeare Shakespeare productions Record only

A Pit is Reborn: 2. Manton Colliery, Notts

Date released

Oct 1948

Series name

Mining Review 2nd Year

Issue no

2

NoS ID

345488

Story no

4 / 4

BFI synopsis: Sinking a new shaft through water-bearing strata.

News on Screen Cinema news Record only

Robin Cook on pit closures (1994)

Genre

Interview

Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary, Robin Cook condemns the closure of a further three coal mines. He says the pits closed this week are profitable but the Government have created a market that does not...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Fourth Form Features: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1946 Radio)

aka: Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Series

Schools

Radio broadcast. This schools version of Shakespeare’s play is transmitted in three parts and aimed at 14-15 year old schoolchildren. Adapted by Jo Manton.

Shakespeare Shakespeare productions Record only

Off the Syllabus: Romeo and Juliet (1947 Radio)

Series

For the Schools

BBC schools broadcast. Scenes from Shakespeare’s tragedy were chosen and adapted for radio by Jo Manton. Starring Peggy Ashcroft and Basil C. Langton.

Shakespeare Shakespeare productions Record only

Three more pits to close (1994)

Genre

Interview; News report

Mychaela(?) Stevenson(?) reports on the news that three more coal pits are to be closed. National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) branch treasurer Jim Sawyer says the average age of workers at Ellington in...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio