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	Newsround was the first programme ever transmitted by YSTV, on 21st November 1967. It pre-dated the BBC programme of the same name by around five years. It continued as a regular lunchtime news broadcast shown on the then 5 college monitors.		Newsround was the first programme ever transmitted by YSTV, on 21st November 1967. It pre-dated the BBC programme of the same name by around five years. It continued as a regular lunchtime news broadcast shown on the then 5 college monitors.

	One of the first programmes was featured in ~~the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|~~Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.		[[File:1967_northern_echo.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|One of the first programmes was featured in this Northern Echo article on the opening of YSTV.]]

	The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to the successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music was initially from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony (chosen by Michael Carmody), and later .'Time is Tight' by Booker G. & the MGs.		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to the successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music was initially from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony (chosen by Michael Carmody), and later .'Time is Tight' by Booker G. & the MGs.

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	One of the first programmes was featured in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.		One of the first programmes was featured in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.

	The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to the successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music ~~(chosen by Michael Carmody)~~ was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to the successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music was initially from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony (chosen by Michael Carmody), and later .'Time is Tight' by Booker G. & the MGs.

	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

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	The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to the successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to the successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.

	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every ~~Tuesday~~ evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

	'Newsround' was produced on ~~Wednesday~~ afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the three University technicians led by [[Bruce Pears]] who were responsible for the operation and maintenance of the video equipment. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.		'Newsround' was produced on Tuesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the three University technicians led by [[Bruce Pears]] who were responsible for the operation and maintenance of the video equipment. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.

	The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.		The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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	One of the first programmes was featured in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.		One of the first programmes was featured in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.

	The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to the successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.

	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Tuesday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Tuesday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

	'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the three University technicians led by [[Bruce Pears]] who were responsible for the operation and maintenance of the video ~~equipement~~. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.		'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the three University technicians led by [[Bruce Pears]] who were responsible for the operation and maintenance of the video equipment. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.

	The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.		The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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	One of the first programmes was featured in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.		One of the first programmes was featured in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.

	The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The University's senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]], though not a member of the society because he was not a student, was crucial to successful establishment and production of Newsround. The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.

	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Tuesday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Tuesday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

	'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians led by ~~the senior technical officer~~ [[Bruce Pears]]. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.		'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the three University technicians led by [[Bruce Pears]] who were responsible for the operation and maintenance of the video equipement. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.

	The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.		The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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	The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.

	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every ~~Monday~~ evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Tuesday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

	'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.		'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians led by the senior technical officer [[Bruce Pears]]. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.

	The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.		The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

	'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. Camera operation and vision switching was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.		'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. Camera operation and vision switching (such as it was) was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.

	The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.		The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

	'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. ~~The~~ vision switching ~~(such as it was)~~ was done by ~~the senior technician. Cameras were operated~~ sometimes by the ~~other two~~ technicians ~~and sometimes by trusted students (a couple of members had some camera experience). Eventually other students were able to take over the camera operation and vision switching~~.		'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. Camera operation and vision switching was done mainly by students and sometimes by the University technicians.

	The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.		The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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	The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.

	[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which we used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].		[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally everybody had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which was used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

	'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on ~~dollies~~ and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. The vision switching (such as it was) was done by the senior technician. Cameras were operated sometimes by the other two technicians and sometimes by trusted students (a couple of ~~our~~ members had some camera experience).		'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on wheeled tripods and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. The vision switching (such as it was) was done by the senior technician. Cameras were operated sometimes by the other two technicians and sometimes by trusted students (a couple of members had some camera experience). Eventually other students were able to take over the camera operation and vision switching.

	The first two or three "Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. ~~I (~~[[David Crossley]]~~) remember~~ watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by ~~our~~ production team and a couple (only) of curious students. We soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.		The first two or three 'Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. [[David Crossley]] remembers watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by the production team and a couple (only) of curious students. 'Newsround' soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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	Newsround was the first programme ever transmitted by YSTV, on 21st November 1967. It pre-dated the BBC programme of the same name by around five years. It continued as a regular lunchtime news broadcast shown on the then 5 college monitors.		Newsround was the first programme ever transmitted by YSTV, on 21st November 1967. It pre-dated the BBC programme of the same name by around five years. It continued as a regular lunchtime news broadcast shown on the then 5 college monitors.

	~~Not much is known about this apart from~~ the ~~details~~ in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.		One of the first programmes was featured in the [[Media:1967_northern_echo.png\|Northern Echo article]] on the opening of YSTV.

	The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The ~~producer~~ was [[David Crossley]], the news was ~~read by~~ [[~~Mick Jordan~~]] ~~with an interview by~~ [[~~Keith Carr~~]].		The producer was station founder [[David Crossley]], the news was read by [[Mick Jordan]] with an interview by [[Keith Carr]]. The society at that time included [[Michael Carmody]], [[Geraldine Bray]] (cameras), [[Moira Simmons]] (vision mixer). The title music (chosen by Michael Carmody) was from the first movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony.
	The ~~title music~~ (~~chosen~~ by ~~Michael Carmody~~) ~~was from~~ the first ~~movement~~ of ~~Dvorak's New World Symphony~~.
			[[David Crossley]] had initially gathered together a group of about 10 people, mainly through a society stall at the beginning of the first term in October 1967 (an early manifestation of the event now known as [[Freshers' Fair]]). The group met every Monday evening in the little meeting room overlooking the Langwith dining room ({{unsure\|Now the Langwith upper JCR?}}). At these meetings ideas were discussed for the weekly 'news magazine' TV programme called 'Newsround', scripts were written and generally had fun. Script writing was made easier because a couple of the members could type - not a common skill among university students in the late 1960s. One member actually owned a portable typewriter which we used extensively. This was [[Sieta Rijkelijkhuizen]] who later became [[Station Director]].

			'Newsround' was produced on Wednesday afternoons in the 'studio' in the basement of the Chemistry building. There were two cameras on dollies and a very primitive vision switching device which may have been 'home-made' by the University technicians. The vision switching (such as it was) was done by the senior technician. Cameras were operated sometimes by the other two technicians and sometimes by trusted students (a couple of our members had some camera experience).

			The first two or three "Newsrounds' were pre-recorded. I ([[David Crossley]]) remember watching the first one in the Langwith common room surrounded by our production team and a couple (only) of curious students. We soon moved to live programmes which made the whole production process much more exciting.

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