The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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Essex in Second Place in the County Championships
Essex County Cricket Club are in their highest position ever achieved in the history of the club, in second place in the County Championships.
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Overview
With Essex in second place in the Schweppes County Championships 1978, Anglia Television speak to some of the team players about their chances in future matches. Star players Graham Gooch, Keith Fletcher and Mike Denness talk technique and tactics, being full of optimism since Essex County are in the highest position ever achieved in the history of the club.
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