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Radio 4,27 Dec 2021,14 mins
Did Mr Blobby upend local politics in Lancashire?
The Political Butterfly EffectAvailable for over a year
In 1994, a theme park based on Mr Blobby opened in the seaside resort of Morecambe, in the north west of England. Guardian Media editor Jim Waterson investigates the impact the park’s failure had on local politics, and the legacy the town is left with today as it looks towards the future. Presenter: Jim Waterson Contributors: Steve Middlesbrough, Clive Portman, Erica Lewis Mixing: Alexis Adimora Producer: Hannah Varrall Executive Producers: Katherine Godfrey and Robbie MacInnes A Novel production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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