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Friday evening, and we set up to pre record a couple
of short scenes on board Snowdrop. It is grey and very cold. |
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It is fascinating to see that there has been a ferry
crossing the Mersey for over 600 years. Yes, 600! |
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Berthing at the Cruise liner terminal.
Lighting is by a series of Atlas type
fittings along the canopy of the building and some fittings rigged on
the boat itself. |
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Radio aerials are rigged out of shot to pick up the
radio mics of the principal artists.
Its that iconic Liverpool building once more. |
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A BBC truck with its attendant comms dishes. |
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My favourite shot of the Liver building. |
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Yours truly was lent a suitable hat for
this shot. Needless to say, the boat was firmly secured and not going
anywhere with Captain Baker. |
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Tim, our sound man, had his mixing and recording set
up under cover, but still icy cold. |
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We were virtually ready to go. Just awaiting the
artists and production team. Some
of us were treated to a short trip to the engine room. It was so nice
and warm there! |
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Two huge (by my standards) engines power port and
starboard props to give good manoeuvrability. |
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Executive Producer, Sue Judd and Director Richard
discuss the action plan. |
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Jodie, Kenny and Richard rehearse.
Music plays a strong theme throughout;
many well known tunes feature. |
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Some of my lamps here, but they don't feature in the
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This is Gerry of Pacemakers fame. (Ferry across the
Mersey) He was to play the captain in this nativity story. |
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A touch of make up before the take;
Liverpools sky line behind. Still bitterly cold! |
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Next day, I took a look at the main stage where
things were running a little late. Not unusual for a large event. |
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