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BBC Open Door

Open Door

In 1974, the BBC broadcast a series called 'Open Door'. The producers invited community groups to suggest ideas for programmes and then supplied them with a BBC camera crew. Maggie Black and Lucy Willis, who then shared a house in Cardigan Street, decided to make a programme on Jericho. This unique historical record, screened in April 1974, is the result — a tale of pigeons and squatters, pub-goers and shoppers, also featuring children at the old St Barnabas school.

Carpenters ArmsPulling pints from barrels in the Carpenters Arms in Nelson Street

St Barnabas SchoolThe old St Barnabas school, now converted to houses in 'School Court'.

If you have a broadband connection you can view the programme. See the panel on the right.


To view the programme

Since this is a large file, you will need a broadband internet connection capable of playing a Windows Media file. Clicking the link below will take you to the player and after a short time the programme, which is in black and white, should start automatically.

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