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The Case against Dogs (Original title)
Date: 01 July 1975 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Jolyon Wimhurst

Synopsis: Examines the problem of dogs in cities, and goes some way to proving the real danger of disease to human beings, particularly children, from dog excrement and the worm 'Toxicara canis'. Features the work being done in New Orleans, and in the London Borough of Camden to deal with this problem.Synopsis: Documentary looking at the effects of the increase in the number of dogs in Britain, for example, the parasitic infections spread by the 66 tons of dog excrement which falls on London streets each day.

Genre:
Current affairs

Subjects:
Dogs, Excreta, New Orleans, Camden (London), Toxicariasis

Series title:
Report
TV Transmissions
Date: 01 July 1975Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30-23:30Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Digital materials(1)
Description: MOVDuration: 00:51:30 minutesV210 - BFI identifier: N-3630895
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(2)
Description: 2-inch QuadruplexLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1975-07-01BFI identifier: C-906932
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 51 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1205106
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape