ATV Today: 15.02.1972: Alcester pancake race - two men take part

Summary

Sue Jay reports that for the first time two men have joined the traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake race at Alcester in Warwickshire.

Year:

1972

Duration:

0:01:31

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Sue Jay piece to camera about the two men joining the race which is traditionally only run by women. Shot of the final moments of the race. Interviews with the two men, John Booth (who fell over) and Eddie Long who mentions 'niggling' from women's liberation for his reason for entering. Also interview with the winner, Anna Booth.


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