Central News East: 03.10.1989: Drought

Summary

Phil Bayles report on the water crisis in the region due to the worst drought for fifty years.

Year:

1989

Duration:

0:02:02

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Library aerial shot of Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire prior to the drought. Views of tourists and walkers at the reservoir today looking at the submerged village of Derwent that is now partially visible due to the drought. B/w stills of the village from the book 'Silent Valley' by Vic Hallam. Interview with the district manager for Severn Trent, Bob Porter who said that there will problems with water supplies until Carsington Reservoir opens. He also recommends customers cut-back on water use.


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