WRITER Alan Bleasdale last night told of his hopes for Liverpool's burgeoning film and television industry following the announcement of BBC jobs moving to Manchester.
It was announced yesterday that as well as 2,900 job losses from the corporation there would also be around 1,800 positions moved to Manchester.
Having considered the implications to Liverpool, Mr Bleasdale drew parallels with past media operations in the north and their effect on the city.
Mr Bleasdale said: "When Granada was much bigger in Manchester than it currently is, Liverpool was indeed seen as the second pond to them and it did have a good knock-on effect.
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