Grand National chaos and illegal fishing

Title

Grand National chaos and illegal fishing

Genre

Interview; News bulletin

TX Date

3 Apr 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:01:41

Description

News bulletin by David Kermode including lead story of the Grand National race declared null and void, with comment from the trainer of the favourite, Zeta’s Lad, John Upson and William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe. Following story: a French trawlerman has been caught fishing illegally in British waters.

Contributors

David Kermode; Graham Sharpe; John Upson

Keywords

Sport; UK; Liverpool; France; Horse racing; Fishing industry; Equestrian sports; Gambling; Grand National; Bookmakers (gambling); Sea fishing; William Hill; Law of the sea; French (cultural identity); Race courses; Aintree; Trawlers (vessels)

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