LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Stuntman Jim Dowdall on the death of Michael Lush

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 Nov 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:54

Description

Following the accidental death of Michael Lush, a member of the public who was asked to perform a dangerous stunt in rehearsals for the Late Late Breakfast Show, professional stuntman Jim Dowdall condemns the BBC for using amateurs to perform stunts. He claims that the BBC was more worried about viewing figures than public safety. He criticises the equipment used, and the lack of training provided. (Scottish) male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jim Dowdall

Keywords

Deaths; Entertainment; BBC; Mass media; Television programmes; Safety; Accidental death; Late Late Breakfast Show; Audience participation; Michael Lush

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