Our Staff photograph includes 104 of the men and women who produce the twice-weekly editions of the Burnley Express. Some familiar faces were unavoidably absent - but not forgotten.

From an article by Allan Halstead:
To be under the searching lens of the movie-camera of Burnley film-maker John Rickard is usually to ensure a fresh look at a familiar subject. In his latest production Mr Rickard turns to - the Burnley Express; a dual achievement to giving future film audiences an insight into the twice-weekly making of a local newspaper; and the Express staff a chance to see themselves as others and especially Mr Rickard, see them.

It is particularly valuable at this time, 1974, because the camera has caught for posterity a record of the traditional "hot metal" printing technique used throughout the lifetime of the Express, just weeks before it is replaced by the new "cold type" system. Mr Rickard was given the freedom of the Press and spent scores of hours planning, filming, editing and adding a sound commentary. He was aided only by fellow Burnley Cine-Club member Mr David Crossley with the lighting. In 20 minutes that could scarcely have been excelled, perhaps only those with a special interest in Burnley's "local rag," now more than a century old, could wish the film-story was a little longer.