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Andrew Hesford

Andrew is a long-time Transdiffusion contributor, combining clear memories of Granada and ABC from his childhood with excellent research skills to produce some of the work we're most proud of.
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Ship Canal Showboat

Andrew Hesford 02 September 2016 1

The programme that accompanied ABC North's first programme.

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Three chimes

Andrew Hesford 11 January 2001 1

The best programmes are on ABC

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  • History
    • With an Independent Air
  • People
    • Religious training ⧉
  • Programmes
    • The Avengers ⧉
    • Tempo ⧉
  • Presentation
  • Studios
    • Alpha Studios in Birmingham ⧉
    • Both sides of the camera ⧉

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