- Title: The Pigeon Fanciers
- Date: 9th April 1998
- Summary: Wakefield lass MOLLY HOLT competes on the pigeon racing circuit. Molly writes in BRITISH HOMING WORLD under the name of THE RED HEN. JULIE COWAN from Altrincham keeps her garden full of pigeon lofts 'Any birds which haven't actually shown any form, you have actually got to kill them.' AUDREY LAWRENCE JOHNSON from Howden, East Yorkshire used to be a painter-decorater until she won a contract to do up a pigeon stud. She's now an international success with her paintings and prints of prize birds. CLAIRE SIMPSON and her partner IAN fell into the pigeon world by accident. Their Cumbrian house is now full of pigeon lofts. The programme takes a fascinating glimpse into the world as it gears up for the biggest event in the history of the sport - a national race from Nantes in France marking the centenary of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association.
- Description:Women in pigeon fancying,preparing for the big race.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Documentary and Factual
- Producer:MCCONNELL FILM ASSOCIATES LTD
- Programme Episode:Episode 1
- Transmission Date:09/04/1998
- Rights:On Request
- Decade: 1990s