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Radio DJ Tony Anstis was forced to contact the police after finding himself stuck on a tube on the London Underground for one hour which resulted in a number of disgruntled commuters turning "aggressive". In 1994, Piccadilly (Key 103/Piccadilly 1152) were part of theTransworld Radio Group, which was bought by present ownersBauer Radio(thenEMAP). We are very grateful to Tony and others like him who have together ensured that we now have over 1,500 Piccadilly Radio tapes of everything from sports reporting to science fiction. With best wishes, Sally. Piccadilly Radio provided a range of output from popular music to in-depth documentaries to cutting-edge drama. Zappa explains why he does not let drugs interfere with his art. Originally known as Piccadilly Radio, the station commenced broadcasting from studios at Piccadilly Plaza in Manchester city centre at 5am on Tuesday 2 April 1974 - the fifth Independent Local Radio station to launch and the first of its kind in northern England. My last show was Christmas 1993. Something went wrong, please try again later. https://northwestsoundheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/picc-785-lord-tim-john-lennon-1.mp3, Jo Somerset - discrimination and coming out at work in Manchester, Michael Teo - family histories in China and coming out in Singapore, Jo Somerset - LGBTQ+ and womens campaigning in Manchester, Philip Jones - activism around LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, Philip Jones - LGBTQ+ social scenes in Manchester, Philip Jones - Christian faith and inclusion of LGBTQ+ communities, Norman Goodman - Jewish faith as a bisexual person living in Manchester, Pauline Smith - support groups for trans communities in Manchester, Pauline Smith - coming out as a trans woman. There were all the local dignitaries but I avoided them as I didnt want to be distracted. At 8.20am a Downing Street receptionist was transferring Steve Penk's call through to Tony Blair. He will be sadly missed. 1996-2023 Mike SHAFT. Radio recordings are particularly vulnerable to being lost or recycled. Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines Pictured below are Gary Davies, Tony Emmerson, Timmy Mallett and a young looking Steve Penk. He started his broadcasting career working for Piccadilly Radio, Manchester, as a teenager, before moving to London as a presenter for the BBC's Greater London Radio and then Channel 4 . Gary Lineker trying to keep a straight face as he interview Alan Shearer. 2-min read. as the hints at a new pay . Colin was the founding Programme Controller, then later, Managing Director of Piccadilly Radio and changed the lives of so many individuals . Short clip of Manchester's Piccadilly Radio Presenters Circa 1992? Share; News. Ever since Hos Bakery closed in 2021, its also the last shop of its kind left in the neighbourhood. Police want to speak to this man after serious sex attack in Manchester, The attack happened after a night out on Canal Street, police said, When will it snow again? For many people, Piccadilly Radio was the soundtrack to their lives, its iconic 261 logo and jingles quickly becoming part of the fabric of everyday life in the Northwest of England. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085; Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141; H Bauer Publishing, Company Number: LP003328 Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough. Information for passengers travelling from Manchester Airport. Appy days! Since Easter 2004, the station has once again begun to be referred to asPiccadilly Magic 1152in recognition of 30 years on-air. Presenter. Steve keeps you company on Saturday afternoons from 12pm. Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Roger Day, left, was one of the stars of Piccadilly Radio. By Kay Burley 00:53 26 Jun 2014, updated 15:41 26 Jun 2014 . The station split frequencies in the 80s with Piccadilly 1152 on AM and Key 103 on FM. Tony explains that the surviving tape of Frank Zappa was actually his second interview with him for Piccadilly Radio. The celebrated actor and author Richard E Grant will host this year's Bafta film awards, it has been announced, in an expanded format of the show . However, large dogs with heavier coats might be an exception. Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith, Foyles are currently selling the hardback for just 14 - half the recommended retail price. News of his death surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. SJC tells you what's trending on The UK Chart Show. ", Marks and Spencer shoppers SO horrified by 2 snack in stores they think 'it's April Fool's Day', "Nope. . 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They also serve traditional pineapple buns, so named for their characteristic cracked golden yellow topping (so dont expect to find any pineapple in there), as well as tempting celebration cakes that look so good they have us wondering who in office has a birthday coming up next. Piccadilly Institute. Dave Ward was a hairdresser thinks he still owns a salon. Serve as a positive role model for participants, assist in residence hall, classroom, activity, and field trip supervision. Sheree brings all the laughs on Sunday mornings! Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! ricki@ricki.co.uk. I was actually about to emigrate to Canada for a radio gig as I wasnt impressed with Capital Radio in London. Listeners have remembered Umberto as doing real radio, with the man himself being described as funny, entertaining and lovely. Hits Radio Manchester is an Independent local radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Hits Radio network. The former Key branding was retained by the sister AM station, which rebranded as Key Radio on the same day as the launch of Hits Radio Manchester. He recalls: I was asked who would be a good local celebrity to have on the station on opening day and I suggested Bernard Manning. Umberto was a part of Manchester life back in the day, read one tribute. Dear Tony Emmerson, what a great broadcaster, a great man, possibly unique in that he adhered to the noble principle of never saying a bad word about anybody or anything. It still makes me very sad to think about it. Fundraising initiatives included an extensive eBay Auction at which over 250 items of film and memorabilia were sold plus an additional 500,000 in cash donations. The full list of routes with 50p, 1 or 1.50 tickets available in both directions include: Travellers can . Ah yes, I'd forgotten that Dave Ward was a hairdresser! Toutes les chambres confortables du Every Hotel Piccadilly disposent d'une tlvision cran plat. In 1999/2000 the parent company EMAP re-branded the station asMagic 1152, to fall in-line with the other 9Magic Radiostations they owned across London and the north of England. Passengers were also being advised to check with their airline for up-to-date travel advice throughout the day. He leaned into the microphone and said: let me tell you son, its ****ing ****. Last year UOSH volunteer Stuart Monk recorded an interview with Tony about his time at Piccadilly Radio. So whats on the newly-deposited tapes? 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But, despite the airports new CEO claiming the big issues of earlier [last] year are behind us in his first interview upon stepping into the role las July, passengers travelling through Manchester Airport yesterday said they were left waiting in three-hour queues just to check-in, and it was all due what the airport called an an IT system outage. I hope you are well and happy and would love to hear from you. It began broadcasting on 2 April 1974 as Piccadilly Radio on 261m (1151kHz then) AM/MW and on 97.0MHz FM. Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm E1 x Exit Records: 20th Anniversary [A/W 23] E1 Unit 2, 110 Pennington St, London E1W 2BB. Agnelli repeats support for European Super League, Kenny announces she is pregnant with second child, 5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher, Fire crews respond to fire at boarded up building. In early 1987, due to a nationwide reorganisation of the FM band, Piccadilly moved its VHF (FM) frequency from 97 to 103 FM. News of his death surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. Piccadilly started out in the 70's as Manchester's first Independent Local Radio station. Despite heavy marketing, and many ex-Piccadilly presenters on the new station, Piccadilly 1152 remained Manchester's most popular station, other than sister station Key 103, until the late 1990s when new smaller FM stations inOldham,WarringtonandBurybegan to erode away Piccadilly's audience base. Ken Bruce is leaving BBC Radio 2. In 1994, a rival station,Fortune 1458(later renamed 1458 Lite AM, today broadcasting as 1458Capital Gold) commenced on the oldBBC GMRAM frequency. (PA) On the January 22, millions of people worldwide will join together to ring in of the new lunar year, welcoming the year of the Rabbit. An additional frustration for Tony is the wish that hed had more time to prepare for the interviews than his hectic working schedule allowed. Radio recordings are particularly vulnerable to being lost or recycled. Weve been waiting three hours at the check-in, Mr Gregory said at the time. Man United return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they face Crystal Palace. The airport explained in an initial statement that the IT outage was affecting some of our processes. Hi Mark, this is a real blast from the past but hopefully you will remember me I was Carol Sundquists best friend and you, Carol, Ged and I would hang out together in Chorlton during the school hols. With the addition of Sutton Common, near Macclesfield, the DAB signal has a reliable coverage area that includes Greater Manchester, South Lancashire, most of Cheshire, parts of North East Wales and Merseyside, with much better reception than the FM frequency can provide as 103.0 suffers from co-channel interference from other stations on nearby frequencies. pic.twitter.com/NuKsx3twaB, One passenger, John Gregory who was due to fly from Manchester Airport to Dubai at 1:10pm told ITV Granada that he experienced painful delays at baggage drop-off, and that, at one point, all passengers were told to check-in at the point where large objects usually go through, which he said made everything extremely slow. 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Last year Tony found a handful of tapes in his house which hadnt been transferred to the archive and deposited them at Archives+. A pet's size helps to determine when it's safe for it to play outside in the cold. Roger, now 69, recalls the nervous tension of that day, but says: I was very excited to have the honour of opening Manchesters new radio station. Written by Piccadilly old boys Tony Ingham and Brian Beech, its the story of the people who made it happen: presenters, journalists, producers, the engineers, and most importantly of all, the listeners. Pictured below are Gary Davies, Tony Emmerson, Timmy Mallett and a young looking Steve Penk. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. News of Umberto's passing surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. Umberto originally worked at Piccadilly Radio/Gold . Piccadilly Magic 1152(also known simply as Magic 1152), began broadcasting as Piccadilly Radio, which wasManchester's first commercial radio station. In January 2003 after a sharp decline in listening, the station ceased networking with the London station,Magic 105.4, and a regional northern network was created with Magic 1152 at the hub at the weekend and the Newcastle station of the same name during the week. Is falling number of female WSL managers a concern? Tony was a true gentleman. During networked hours, local adverts are aired, as well as a local news summary on the hour. Jennie keeps you company late into the evening. A ccording to Nielsen BookData, which collects and provides . Two of the radio stations most famous personalities have collected a book of their memoirs - but want your help too. He was a radio presenter for Piccadilly in the 1970s and 80s, before setting up a voice over business with wife Elinor Hamilton. When we visit, theres quite a queue. [1][2]Piccadilly Radio (Medium Wave) logos throughout the yearsIt began broadcasting on 2 April 1974 as Piccadilly Radio on 261m (1151 kHz then) AM/MW and on 97.0 MHz FM. Radio 1 is a youngsters' station and the DJs were getting older; the presenters needed to reflect that audience. The station spawned the careers of national personalities such as Chris Evans, Timmy Mallett, Gary Davies, Mark Radcliffe, Andy Crane, Steve Penk and Andy Peebles, plus a host of journalists, TV and film producers, businessmen and women and entrepreneurs. The business left its Piccadilly location to move to new studios at Castlefield in 1996, from where the stations Key 103 and Magic 1152 continue to broadcast. At least with oral history interviews or live music recordings, the whole point of the recording itself is posterity. Which Piccadilly Radio DJ sported two pairs of glasses? Past PresentersRichard Allen, Norman Ashley,Matthew Rudd, Phil Wood, Dave Ward, Umberto,Chris Evans, Roger Day, Tony Emerson, James Stannage, Colin Cook, Becky Want, Dave Eastwood, Mike Shaft, Phil Sayer, Mike Sweeney, Pete Baker, Pete Reeves, Susie Mathis, Brian Beech, Ray Teret, Mike Day, John Bingham, Timmy Mallett, Harry Ogden, Richard Sinton, Scotty, Carl Shepard, Simon Cole, Mike Kiddey, Noddy Holder, Joe Patricks, Geoff George, Tommy Docherty, Norman Cook, Jools Holland, David Hamilton, Johnnie Walker, Wayne Dutton, Ian Royle, Julian Hotchkiss, Gillian Cowie, Janet Bentley, Bryce Cooke, Tony Gray, Mike Aherne,Stu Allan Danny Matthews, Past Newsreaders / SportHenry Matthews, David Vere, Chris Moore, Patrick Stenson, Abigail Bonnell, Ruth Hill, Jane Beckwith, Trevor Green, Matt Proctor, Jim Hancock, Tom Tyrrell, Brian Clarke, John Pickford, Kay Burley, Chris Roberts, Juliet Bremner,Stuart Pyke,John Gwynne. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [5], The station was merged with The Hits Radio to provide a single national service across the UK on DAB, Freeview and online - as Hits Radio UK[6] In Manchester, Hits Radio continues to provide local news & information, traffic bulletins and advertising on its local platforms - 103 FM, DAB and online.[7]. Many of Britain's famous presenters started their careers at Piccadilly, includingChris Evans,Mike Sweeney,Steve Penk, Jeff Cooper,James H Reeve,Andy Peebles,Gary Davies,Tim Grundy,Timmy Mallett,Pete Mitchell,Chris Tetley,Geoff Lloyd,Mark Radcliffe,James StannageandKarl Pilkington. Use caution when the temperature drops below about 7C . How very sad. 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Reminded me how much I miss travel and how important it is for PR Join the mobile Manchester community, About usOur StoryWhat We DoSocial ResponsibilitySustainabilityMeet the TeamContact usExploreNews and StoriesShopSubscribeLicensing Information Terms and ConditionsPrivacy Policy, AdvertiseOut-of-Home MediaAdd a ListingAdvertising Terms and Conditions, See All NewsMost PopularCommunityLifestyleCultureBusinessPropertySponsored, BarsPubsHotelsRestaurantsEntertainmentTheatresCinemasArt & HistoryGyms and FitnessShopping, See All EventsGuided ToursFree Things To DoFamily Friendly Things To DoWedding & Private Event Venues, See All OffersOffers for AnyoneOffers for Hospitality StaffOffers for NHS & Key Workers, UnisexKids and BabyT-ShirtsHoodies and SweatersMugs and BottlesTote BagsPrints & PostcardsAccessoriesEnvironmental PolicyEthical PolicyPrinting MethodDelivery InformationFAQs. It was terrific to go into shops and hear the station on.. In December 2001, EMAP decided that it was more economical for the Magic network to share off-peak programmes. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe to our daily What's On newsletter to keep up with what's happening around Greater Manchester. If you mention it to anyone of a certain age and immediately they are back under the bedclothes with Dave Ward or remembering its a goal or oh no! nobody did it better. Piccadilly started out in the 70s as Manchesters first Independent Local Radio station. Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm Hashtag Fridays Zoo Bar Student Sessions. Hour-by-hour forecast as Met Office issues new weather warning, The Met Office has predicted a cold and frosty start for many areas in the North West, 'I'm a Greater Manchester nurse. I lost touch with Carol after she got married so I didnt hear the tragic story of Ged until long after the event. So very sad. 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At the same time, it nurtured hugely popular local personalities including Susie Mathis, Phil Wood, Dave Ward, Mike Shaft, Pete Baker,James Stannage, Tim Grundy, Becky Want and Mike Sweeney. Short but sweet visit to Egypt for a filming shoot with the lovely crew from ITV. I don't want Piccadilly Key etc etc just Piccadilly Radio think it's like early 70's/late70's stuff anything would be good. Opposite are the cashiers, their tills flanked by two glass cabinets brimming over with innumerable cakes and pastries. Bosses say they will take 'swift action' to ensure 'our future guests receive exemplary service and product'. We, ourselves, forgot and had to run back to the office to beg borrow and steal some money. Hattie brightens up your weekday afternoon! Last modified on Sun 15 Jan 2023 19.06 EST. By 10pm that night the radio presenter and professional wind-up merchant was the lead story on every news channel. He also has considerable radio experience, having hosted a Breakfast Show for over 10 years. We want to hear what Piccadilly Radio meant to them.. As of April 2019, Bauer's Manchester newsroom airs hourly local news bulletins on the hour from 6am-7pm on weekdays and 7am-1pm at weekends. He has been fortunate enough to travel on many of the world's cruiselines and is a well respected industry expert. Dont be like us. In order to understand them properly we need to know why and how they were recorded, and what their creators were trying to accomplish. Australian Open 2023 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Coco Gauff, Cameron Norrie wins, Ian Kirwan: Boy guilty of Redditch Asda stabbing murder, European Super League: Ex-Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli reiterates support for ESL, Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows, Office cake likened to passive smoking by food watchdog head, Blackpool sack Appleton after one win in 11 games, Raducanu beaten by Gauff in entertaining encounter. Originally known as Piccadilly Radio, the station commenced broadcasting from studios at Piccadilly Plaza in Manchester city centre at 5am on Tuesday 2 April 1974 - the fifth Independent Local Radio station to launch and the first of its kind in northern England. Pete Baker was on Signal for a while. Beloved local broadcaster Umberto has sadly passed away, it has been revealed this morning. Written by Piccadilly old boys Tony Ingham and Brian Beech, it's the story of the people who made it happen . Susie will host a new Friday lunchtime show called "That Friday Feeling with . I would love to meet with you for a drink on my next trip over and catch up on the last forty-odd years (although sadly it probably wont be for a while due to COVID-19!). The first presenter on air was Roger Day and the first song played on air was "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. The Piccadilly branding was gradually dropped during the 1990s. Seriously? Jordan kickstarts your weekends on Friday Night Hits. ZOO BAR. i'm isabel webster leading the news . On 9 January 1923 Edith Thompson and her lover Frederick Bywaters were executed for the murder of her husband, even though there was no evidence she knew he would be stabbed. In 1994, the station's owners Transworld Radio Group were brought by EMAP. Presenter. November 2019. Five minutes into this Soundcloud clip you will hear the Sue Manning . Its completely backed up.. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about London? Tony interviewed Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead in a very busy London hotel room while Garcia was lying down on a sofa. Broadcaster Andy Peebles remembers that historic first day too - for a rather controversial moment. as the hints at a new pay. Used to present a swing show on Piccadilly back in the day, and was a presenter when Key 103 first launched. Except for a short spell in 2000 (when Key 103 was briefly renamed Piccadilly Key 103), the name Piccadilly disappeared from the airwaves. Piccadilly Radio / Key 103. The book will tell the story of the presenters, journalists, producers, engineers and - most importantly - listeners, for which Piccadilly Radio became the soundtrack to their lives. The first song played on air - decided by an online poll via the Manchester Evening News - was "Greatest Day" by Take That. Mr Sayer, dubbed the voice of reason, radio and railways'', announced the warning phrases for multiple London Underground lines and PA announcements at railway stations across the country. I remember how excited he was when he told me of hes new job as a presenter on piccadilly radio. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! She was co-presenter of "TV-am", the 06.15-07.00 weekday slot at the time, with Mike Morris or Richard Keys. Its painfully slow. The people's voice of Greater Manchester. Piccadilly Radio DJs. The official I Love MCR Shop not only spreads the Manchester love across the world, but it also helps keeps the lights on so we can support business and charity across the city. Key 103 launched at midday on 103 FM while the original Piccadilly Radio service continued on 1152 AM. Everything here is made, fresh with the bakehouse clearly visible from the shop. Piccadilly Radio Presenters Volume Two by North west archive radio published on 2018-08-01T22:47:21Z Here we go with Volume Two,this time from my archives we feature the years 1982/83 and 1984.I hope this brings back even more memories. Lord Tim Hudson was a friend of Tonys who sadly passed away last year. Short clips from broadcasts by Piccadilly Radio and KCBQ Montreal featuring Roy Harper, Frank Zappa, Jerry Garcia, Tim Hudson, John Lennon and Tony Hawkins are re-used here under the fair dealing exclusion for news and review. The Timmy Mallett picture was featured on the BBC2 Documentary Fame, Set and Match. The presenters; the journalists; the producers; the engineers; and, most important of all, the listeners. Comments: 4. We recently digitised these basement tapes as part of the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project. The idea of a "Magic brand" of stations was seen to be beneficial when selling air time to national advertisers. The first presenters on air were Tim Grundy and Rebecca Want. If you have a story from the Piccadilly Radio days, just email piccadillyat50@gmail.com. I always considered Tony to be commercial radios answer to Alan fluff Freeman. When Tony left the station he made sure that his tapes made it safely to the North West Sound Archive to be looked after for future generations. There are some unusual (to a Western palate, at least) flavours on offer here, as well as some cute looking buns including an adorable one shaped like a tortoise, complete with two eyes and a cartoonish smile on its tiny head. Other presenters included Peter Baker, Adrian Bell, Tony Michealides, Stu Allan. The I Love MCR Charity Foundation raises vital funds to help improve the lives and prospects of people across Greater Manchester and we cant do it without your help. ", Asdas message to all customers who buy yoghurt following Co-op change, Shoppers can expect to see the changes rolled out over the next few weeks, Primark shoppers dumbfounded by change to every store as temperatures drop below zero, "Its minus 3 degrees right now! Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. With the psychedelic strains of Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys ringing out, Piccadilly Radio 261 began its first broadcast to the people of Manchester 40 years ago. Split frequencies in the day, left, was one of the Grateful Dead in a very busy Hotel... And operated by Bauer as part of the late 1970s and 80s before! 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