London Magazine
2 inch video cassette unknown Unknown 1976 0:00
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Summary: Programme: 107. Transmission Date: 6th January, 1976. Running Time: 26:17
Title number: 17102
LSA ID: LSA/20201
Description: Description: This programme opens with an animated presenter introducing what's to come over the series. Children are invited to fundraise for the GB Olympic Athletics Team, and two people involved in the project are on hand to discuss how to do it. The overall project is to support current and young athletes improve their skills to compete for England. In the studio are also GB athletes and children from Plumcroft School talking about how they are involved. Footage of the National Indoor Athletics at Cosford is shown. 'Useless Information' section, with different trivial facts. A Victorian character discusess different clock towers around London, including those that are free-standing to those incorporated into buildings. Clocks in Clapham Common, Westminster (Big Ben) and Crouch End are all discussed, with special mention to those on Piccadilly including the Fortnum & Mason clock. Small segment 'Piccolo Riddles', with a joke about money. And finally, Christmas presents are discussed with a focus on pets. In particular, how to look after you new dog, what to feed them and to train them. Colour/B&W: Black and White. Key subjects: Olympics, clock towers, Piccadilly, Westminster
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