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Cornish Pilchard Drifters

on BBC Television

Introduced by Commander W. B. Luard, R.N.
For nine months each year great shoals of pilchards approach the south coast of Cornwall. From the Cornish ports the fishing boats set out to catch them with mile-long drift nets.
Written and directed by John Irving.

Contributors

Presenter:
Commander W. B. Luard
Cameraman:
George Shears
Editor:
Jim Cryan
Writer/director:
John Irving

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