Central News East: 01.04.1986: Hen Racing

Summary

Phil Bayles spoof item investigating the secretive world of hen racing at Wirksworth in Derbyshire.

Year:

1986

Duration:

0:03:30

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Views of Wirksworth Market including chicken racing punter 'Big H'. Phil Bayles investigates the sport at the Hope and Anchor pub talking to reluctant trainer and race-goers including Jack Naughton, landlord of Hope and Anchor pub, Phil Grey, promoter and Roger Exley, champion trainer. All denied that any hen racing was happening. Shots of the the chickens being prepared for racing at a secret location. The item ends with Phil Bayles being found out and chased off the land.


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