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[ATV Today: 17.10.1972: Pigeon Fancier]

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Date 1972
Duration 00:06:20
Film type Colour / Sound
Production Professional
Genre Television News
Company ATV
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Summary Chris Tarrant meets Arthur Newton from Leicester who has recently become the world champion pigeon fancier.
Description Chris Tarrant interviews Arthur Newton about the sport of pigeon endurance racing. Arthur has recently become world champion by breaking the record for the length of time a pigeon stays on the wing. Tarrant also speaks to Arthur's wife Elsie Newton about the sport. We see brief shots of Arthur with his pigeons. Tarrant wraps up the item with a piece to camera during which a pigeon dropping lands in his eye.
Credits No Credits Specified
Tags Animals, Leisure Time Activities, Sport

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