2nd November 1979
Tarka the Otter released in cinemas
Based on Henry Williamson’s novel of the same name, the screenplay for Tarka the Otter was co-written by Gerald Durrell, founder of Jersey Zoo. The otter that played the film’s title role was actually called Spade. Otters also featured prominently in the ITV series The Durrells, which told the story of Gerald Durrell’s childhood growing up in Corfu.
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Other events that occured in November
Islander makes and emergency landing
- An Islander aircraft set off from Jersey in bad weather and had to make an emergency landing after the engine started surging.
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The States votes to flood Queen’s Valley
- The States of Jersey votes in favour of flooding Queen's Valley to create a new reservoir to meet the island's water needs.
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Deputy moots congestion charge for Jersey
- The idea of introducing a congestion charge on Jersey was suggested as a way of reducing traffic on the island's roads.
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Lifeboat men awarded Norwegian medals
- A Jersey lifeboat crew who saved the crew of a cargo vessel were given awards by the Norwegian government in recognition of their bravery.
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