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Television (Global syndication)

Top Speed. The History Channel. Four-part series about speed records. First broadcast in USA on 01 December 1999. First broadcast in UK on 11 April 2000.
NOW Sport. 19 November 2001. Transmitted across Asiasat footprint (also webcast: see below).
Presenter: Name of presenter to be added to document later.
 
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Television (UK national programming)

The Big Breakfast. Channel 4. 02 April 1999. Item included an interview, live in the London studio, with Nigel Macknight.
Presenter: Johnny Vaughan.
. Channel 4. 02 April 1999. Item included an interview, live in the London studio, with Nigel Macknight.
Presenter: Johnny Vaughan.
 
 

Television (UK regional programming)

East Midlands Today. BBC East Midlands. 01 April 1999.
Name of programme to be added to document later. BBC South. Spring 1999.
Calendar. Yorkshire Television. 07 April 1999. Item included an interview, live in the Leeds studio, with Nigel Macknight and Gina Campbell.
. Yorkshire Television. 07 April 1999. Item included an interview, live in the Leeds studio, with Nigel Macknight and Gina Campbell.
North West Tonight. BBC North West. Summer 1999.
. BBC North West. Summer 1999.
East Midlands Today. BBC East Midlands. Fall 2001.
. BBC East Midlands. Fall 2001.
Look Around. Border Television. 01 October 2001.
Presenter: Fiona Armstrong.
. Border Television. 01 October 2001.
Presenter: Fiona Armstrong.
East Midlands Today. BBC East Midlands. 17 December 2002.
Reporter: Simon Hare.
. BBC East Midlands. 17 December 2002.
Reporter: Simon Hare.
Look North. BBC North. 19 December 2002.
. BBC North. 19 December 2002.
North West Tonight. BBC North West. 28 February 2003.
. BBC North West. 28 February 2003.
 

Internet

BBC Online News (www.bbc.co.uk). Updated periodically. Commenced 01 October 2001.
NOW Sport (www.NOW.com). Updated periodically. Commenced 19 November 2001.
 
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Newspapers (UK nationals)

Publication: Express
Publisher: Express Newspapers Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 30 March 1999, page 26
Extent: One page, mono
Author: Mark Blacklock

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Publication: The Times
Publisher: London, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 03 April 1999, page 47
Extent: 1/3-page, mono
Author: Andy Morgan

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Publication: Express
Publisher: Express Newspapers Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 03 January 2001, page 58
Extent: One page, mono
Author: Bob Williams

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Publication: Express
Publisher: Express Newspapers Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 10 March 2001
Extent: Small article
Author:

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Publication: Express
Publisher: Express Newspapers Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 2001
Extent: Half-page, full colour
Author: Andrew Johnson

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Publication: North-West Evening Mail
Publisher:
Publication frequency:
Date: 13 October 2001
Extent: Two page, mono
Author: Alan Cole

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Publication: The Sunday Times
Publisher:
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 04 November 2001, page 25
Extent: Half-page, mono
Author: Jonathan Leake, Science Editor

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Publication: Daily Mail
Publisher: ANL, London, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Title:
Bluebird 2003
Date: 28 February 2003, page 33
Extent: 2/3-page, colour
Author: Chris Brooke

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Publication: The Funday Times (a supplement of The Sunday Times newspaper)
Publisher: Times Newspapers Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 16 March 2003, page 3
Extent: 1/8-page, full colour
Author: Not attributed
Title: Speedy boat
 
 

Newspapers (UK regionals)

Publication: Westmorland Gazette
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Publication frequency:
Date: 26 March 1999
Extent: 3/4-page, mono
Author: Dennis Aris

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Publication: Evening Mail
Publisher: Birmingham, England
Publication frequency: ?
Date: 30 March 1999
Author:

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Publication: Express & Star
Publisher: Birmingham, England
Publication frequency: ?
Date: 31 March 1999
Author:
 
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Publication: Grantham Journal
Publisher: Welland Valley Newspapers, Grantham, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 09 April 1999, page 2
Extent: One page, mono
Author: Tom Parry

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Publication: Lincolnshire Echo
Publisher: Lincolnshire Publishing Company Ltd., Lincoln, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 09 April 1999, page 3
Extent: One page, mono
Author: Alistair Grant

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Publication: Bournemouth Evening Echo
Publisher: News Communications & Media PLC, Bournemouth, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 27 April 1999
Extent: One page, full colour
Author: Rachael Garnett

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Publication: Sheffield Star
Publisher: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd., Sheffield, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 20 September 2000
Extent: Front page, Business Section
Author: Bob Rae, Industrial Editor

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Publication: Hexham Courant
Publisher:
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 02 March 2001, page 16
Extent: 1/3-page, full colour
Author: Hugh Macknight

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Publication: Grantham Journal
Publisher: Welland Valley Newspapers, Grantham, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 16 March 2001, page 15
Extent: 1/3-page, mono
Author: Marysia Morkis

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Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly.
Date: 30 March 2001, front page + page 3
Extent: One page (front cover), colour + 1/6-page, mono
Author: Caroline Moulds

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Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 27 April 2001, page 17
Extent: 1/3-page, full colour
Author:

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Publication: South Notts Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 27 April 2001, page 17
Extent: 1/3-page, full colour
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Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 08 June 2001, page 12
Extent: 1/4-page, mono
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Publication: Lancashire Evening Telegraph
Publisher: Newsquest Ltd., Blackburn, England
Publication frequency:
Date: 25 August 2001, page 3
Extent: One page, mono
Author: Andrew Calvert

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Publication: Manchester Evening News.
Publisher:
Publication frequency:
Date: 2001
Extent: ?.
Author:

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Publication: Grantham Journal
Publisher: Welland Valley Newspapers, Grantham, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 30 November 2001, page 3
Extent: Small news item, mono
Author:

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Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 04 January 2002, page 4
Extent: 1/2-page, mono
Author: Caroline Moulds

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Publication: South Notts Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly. 04 January 2002, page 4
Extent: 1/2-page, mono
Author: Caroline Moulds

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Publication: Sheffield Star
Publisher: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd., Sheffield, England
Publication frequency:
Date: 22 May 2002
Extent: Front page, Business Section
Author: Bob Rae, Industrial Editor

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Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 01 November 2002, page 34
Extent: 1/4-page, colour (supported by advertisement: page 33, 1/5-page, mono)
Author: Caroline Moulds

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Publication: South Notts Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 01 November 2002, page 34
Extent: 1/4-page, colour (supported by advertisement: page 33, 1/5-page, mono)
Author: Caroline Moulds

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Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 15 June 2001, page 37
Extent: 1/14-page, mono
Author:

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Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 21 February 2003, page 14
Extent: 1/3-page, colour
Author:

Title: Firms on board for record bid
Publication: South Notts Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 21 February 2003, page 14
Extent: 1/3-page, colour
Author:

Title: Firms on board for record bid
Publication: Newark Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 28 February 2003, page 12
Extent: 1/2-page, mono
Author: "Tiggy Trotter"

Title: Competition spot: Use colour to bring boat to life
Publication: South Notts Advertiser
Publisher: Newark Advertiser Company Ltd., Newark, England
Publication frequency: Weekly
Date: 28 February 2003, page 12
Extent: 1/2-page, mono
Author: "Tiggy Trotter"

Title: Competition spot: Use colour to bring boat to life
Publication: Evening Mail
Publisher: ?
Publication frequency: ?
Date: 01 March 2003, page ?
Extent: ?
Author: Not attributed

Title: Coniston to be scene of new water record bid
Publication: Echo Business (a supplement of the Lincolnshire Echo)
Publisher: Lincolnshire Publishing Company Ltd., Lincoln, England
Publication frequency: ?
Date: 04 March 2003, page 5.
Extent: 1/4-page, colour
Author: Not attributed

Title: Record move
Publication: News & Star
Publisher: Cumbrian Newspapers Ltd., Carlisle, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 04 March 2003, page 28
Extent: 3/4-page, full colour
Author: Melanie Clarkson

Title: Campbell’s spirit inspires speed bid
Publication: Derby Evening Telegraph
Publisher: Derby Daily Telegraph Ltd., Derby, England
Publication frequency: Daily
Date: 11 March 2003, page 15
Extent: 3/4-page, full colour
Author: Phil Harrison

Title: Jet boat aiming for world record
 
 

Books

Title: The Bluebird Years: Donald Campbell and the Pursuit of Speed
Authors: Arthur Knowles with Graham Beech
Publisher: Sigma Press, Wilmslow, Cheshire
Extent: Pages 188-189
Format: Softback, mono (full-colour cover) 192 pages
ISBN: 1-85058-766-3
 

Magazines (International + UK National)

Publication: Motor Boat & Yachting
Publisher: IPC Magazines, London, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: May 1999, page 10
Extent: One page, full colour
Author:

Title:
Publication: Motor Boats Monthly
Publisher: IPC Magazines, London, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: June 1999, pages 26/27
Extent: One page, full colour
Author:

Title:
Publication: Motor Boat & Yachting
Publisher: IPC Magazines, London, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: June 1999, page 10
Extent: Half-page, full colour
Author:

Title:
Publication: Motor Boats Monthly
Publisher: IPC Magazines, London, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: August 1999, page 22
Extent: Letter from Nigel Macknight, mono
Author:

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Publication: European Life. Charter airline European Aviation’s in-flight magazine
Publisher: ?, England
Publication frequency:
Date: Summer 1999 - 1999-2000 Millennium Edition, pages 22/23
Extent: Two pages, full colour
Author: Neil Walker

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Publication: Grand Prix 2000
Publisher: Kensington Publications Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Annual
Extent: Three pages, full colour
Author:

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Publication: Powerboat
Publisher: USA.
Publication frequency: Monthly. September 2001
Date: ?
Extent: ?
Author: Matt Trullio

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Publication: Engineering
Publisher: ?, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: October 2001
Extent: Three pages, full colour
Author: Ben Hargraves

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Publication: Focus
Publisher: The National Magazine Company Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: November 2001 (Issue No.108), pages 74/78 80
Extent: Six pages, full colour
Author: Ali MacArthur

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Publication: Motor Boat & Yachting
Publisher: IPC Magazines, London, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: May 2002, page 44
Extent: Five pages, full colour
Author: Tony Jones

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Publication: P.M.
Publisher: Gruner + Jahr AG & Co., Munich, Germany
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: May 2002, pages 30-31
Extent: Two pages, full colour
Author: Wolfgang Goede

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Publication: KIJK, Spring 2002
Publisher: The Netherlands
Publication frequency: Monthly
 
Publication: Design Engineering
Publisher: Centaur Communications Ltd., London, England
Date: June 2002, pages 10-11
Extent: two pages, full colour
Publication frequency: Monthly
Author: Jon Excell, Deputy Editor

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Publication: Professional Engineer
Publisher: Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: Summer 2002. UK
Author:

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Publication: The Engineer
Publisher: Centaur Communications Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Twice-monthly
Date: 25 October-07 November 2002, pages 36-38
Extent: three pages, full colour
Title:
Pulling a fast one
Author: Brian Davis
 
Publication: Perfect Boat
Publisher:
Publication frequency: Bi-monthly
Date: Summer 2002. Japan
Author: Ryudu Suzuki
Title:
 
Publication: The Engineer
Publisher: Centaur Communications Ltd., London, England
Publication frequency: Twice-monthly
Date: 21 February-06 March 2003, pages 35
Extent: 1/4-page, full colour
Title:
Book review: Leap Into Legend: Donald Campbell and the Complete Story of the World Speed Records
Author: Nigel Macknight
 
Publication: Wired
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications. San Francisco, USA
Title:
Speed Freaks
Date: March 2003
Publication frequency: Monthly
Extent: ?
Author: Carl Hoffman
Title:
 
 

Magazines (UK Regional)

Publication: Lancashire Life
Publisher: Oyston Publications PLC. Preston, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: June 1999, pages 78/79
Extent: Two pages, full colour
Author: Anthony Skinner
Title:
 
Publication: Business East Midlands
Publisher: Business Magazine Group, Mansfield, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: August 1999, page 6
Extent: 1/3-page, mono
Author:
Title:
 
 

Trade publications

In addition, the project is regularly featured in sales and promotional materials published by the many companies and organisations involved in the venture.
Publication: Fluent News
Publisher:
Publication frequency:
Date: Spring/Summer 2000, page 6
Extent: One page, full colour
Author:
Title:
Publication: BOC Focus. For BOC employees in Europe
Publisher: BOC Gases, Guildford, England
Publication frequency: Bi-monthly
Date: April 2001, page 3
Extent: Half-page, full colour
Author:
Title:
Publication: Bulletin.
Publisher: North West Aerospace Alliance, Nelson, England
Date: May 2001, page 7
Publication frequency: Not known
Extent: One page, full colour
Author:
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Publication: Talking Shop
BOC Gases, Guildford, England
Publication frequency: three times annually
Date: January 2002
Extent: Entire front page, full colour
Author:
Title:
Publication: Focus
Publisher: BOC Gases, Guildford, England
Publication frequency: Bi-monthly
Date: February 2002, page ?
Extent: 1/12 of front cover, full colour
Author:
Title:
Publication: Clearview
Publisher; Clearview Publications, Sheffield, England
Publication frequency: Monthly
Date: March 2002, page 20
Extent: One page, full colour
Author:
Title:
Publication: BOC News & Information
Publisher; BOC, Guildford, England.
Date: Issue 2, page 4. Month?
Publication frequency: Twice yearly
Extent: Full page, spot colour
Title:
Publication: BOC News & Information
Publisher; BOC, Guildford, England
Date: Issue 3, page 8
Extent: Half page, spot colour. Month?
Publication frequency: Twice yearly
Author:
Title:
Publication: BOC Industrial News & Information
Publisher: BOC, Guildford, England
Date: Issue 4. July 2002. Page 11 (back page)
Extent: Half page, mono. "Sent to approximately 46,000 BOC customers"
Publication frequency: Twice yearly
Author:
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Publication: Global Connexions. James Walker & Co.
Publisher:
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Date:
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Author:
Title:
 
 

Radio (Global)

Live interview on The Fan 590 sports radio station (Canada-based, webcast globally)
Date: 10 November 2001
Interviewer: Peter Irvine
 
 

Radio (UK regional)

Numerous live and recorded news items, including...
Magic 999
Date: 1999
Interviewer:
 
Rock FM
Date: 1999
Interviewer:
 
BBC Radio Cumbria
Date: 13 April 2000
Interviewer:
 
BBC Radio Scotland
Date: 08 March 2001
Interviewer:
 
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Date: 09 March 2001
Interviewer:
 
BBC Radio Newcastle
Date: 08 March 2001
Interviewer:
 
BBC Radio Cumbria
Date: 08 March 2001
Interviewer:
 
BBC Radio Derby
Date: October 2001
Interviewer: Alex Trelinski
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Date: 22 March 2002
Interviewer: William Wright
 
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Date: 12 November 2002
Interviewer: William Wright