Country Ways: 19.06.1987: Retired Policeman

Summary

Alan Jones report about retired Birmingham policeman Sid Thomas who has moved to Shropshire to run a small holding.

Year:

1987

Duration:

0:05:57

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Library shots of the aftermath of the Birmingham pub bombings in November 1974 (Sid Thomas was on duty at the time). Since retirement Sid Thomas has moved to a single acre small holding close to Offa's Dyke at Clun in Shropshire with his wife Joan. Views of the smallholding including goats and hens and shots of Sid milking a goat. Interview with Sid Thomas about why he has succeeded in the new life where many people fail. Interview with Joan Thomas who makes goats' cheese, bread and cakes. Interview with a local farmer about the success Mr and Mrs Thomas have made of their venture.


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