Tag: 1989

Tim Barlow Appears with Jeff Goldblum in The Tall Guy

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Barlow was born on 18 January 1936 in Blackpool. His father, a solicitor, passed away when he was five, leaving him to be brought up by his mother. After completing his education at 18, he enlisted in the British Army, where he served for 15 years. In 1969, Barlow decided to leave the military and embark on a career in acting, encouraged by Trevor Nunn and Sir Laurence Olivier. He developed and performed a solo show reflecting on his choice to pursue acting. Prior to this, he had achieved considerable success with another one-man production, My Army, which recounted his… Read more »

Rosie Timpson Lands Role in Poirot

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Rosie Timpson, born in 1957 in Blackpool, is a British actress known for her work in television throughout the late 20th century. She is perhaps best recognised for her role as Miss Deloy in the 1989 episode The King of Clubs from Agatha Christie’s Poirot. Her television career includes appearances in popular British dramas and sitcoms. In 1992, she played Mary Toolan in A Touch of Frost, followed by a role as Maureen Wood in an episode of Peak Practice the next year. She also made guest appearances in sitcoms such as The Brittas Empire in 1991, where she played… Read more »

Arena – Blackpool Documentary

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The long-running BBC arts series takes a look at Blackpool. First broadcast 13th January 1989.

Pauline Moran in Agatha Christie’s Poirot

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Pauline Moran is best known for her portrayal of Miss Felicity Lemon in the beloved British television series Agatha Christie’s Poirot, which aired from 1989 to 2013. The show, based on Agatha Christie’s famous detective novels, followed the meticulous and intelligent Hercule Poirot, played by David Suchet, as he solved intricate mysteries across Europe. Moran’s role as Miss Lemon, Poirot’s capable and no-nonsense secretary, became a cornerstone of the series. Her character was responsible for the administrative tasks that allowed Poirot to focus on his investigations, and her calm, efficient presence was integral to the detective’s team. Moran’s portrayal of… Read more »

Tram Hits Alan Bradley

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In the storyline, Alan Bradley, an abusive and villainous character in Coronation Street, was relentlessly pursuing his partner, Rita Fairclough, who had fled to Blackpool to escape him. The climax occurs when Alan tracks Rita down and chases her along Blackpool’s famous Promenade. During the chase, Alan recklessly runs onto the tram tracks and is struck by an oncoming tram, resulting in his dramatic death. The filming of the tram crash was meticulously planned, involving close coordination with the Blackpool Transport Authority. The production team obtained special permissions to film on the tram tracks, and the sequence was carefully choreographed… Read more »

Thatcher Attends Conservative Party Conference

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Margaret Thatcher’s visits to Blackpool for the Conservative Party’s annual conference were key moments during her time as leader and Prime Minister. These events in Blackpool were her stage to lay out her policies, rally her supporters, and speak directly to the nation. One of the most memorable visits was in October 1989. By then, she had already been Prime Minister for ten years. Her government had pushed through big changes, like privatization and deregulation, but faced criticism, especially around the poll tax and economic inequality. At the 1989 conference in Blackpool, Thatcher focused on defending her economic policies. She... Read more »