The First London International
Firework Competition: live from the Thames at Tower Bridge Teams from
Belgium, France Spain and Britain compete to put on the most attractive firework display for television.
Each team has exactly six minutes to let off its prize pieces and win marks from the international jury. The fireworks are specifically designed for the television screen.
Director of the competition: The Rev Ron Lancaster
Chief Judge Giovanni Panzera, President of the International Association of Firework Manufacturers
(Radio Times People: page S)