ZOO BAR. Last year UOSH volunteer Stuart Monk recorded an interview with Tony about his time at Piccadilly Radio. The presenters; the journalists; the producers; the engineers; and, most important of all, the listeners. Piccadilly Magic 1152(also known simply as Magic 1152), began broadcasting as Piccadilly Radio, which wasManchester's first commercial radio station. ricki@ricki.co.uk. hopes for a breakthrough on nhs strikes. sex noises. The airport explained in an initial statement that the IT outage was affecting some of our processes. Knew Tony when we were working the circuit as mobile DJs in the Chichester area in West Sussex. [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. People line up to get their fill of tarts, pastries and buns on a Monday lunchtime their gold wire baskets brimming with bags of buns snatched from the grab-and-go display cabinets next to the front door. The first presenter on air was Roger Day and the first song played on air was "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. Christopher James Evans (born 1 April 1966) is an English television presenter, radio DJ, businessman, voice actor and producer for radio and television. My deepest, heartfelt condolences on the passing of a much loved colleague. Umberto was well known in Manchester for his work with fellow presenter Dave Ward. Broadcaster Andy Peebles remembers that historic first day too - for a rather controversial moment. The station later opted for a more mainstream format with presenters from Piccadilly 1152 (later Piccadilly Gold) switching to the FM station, and in 1990, the station was rebranded as Piccadilly Key 103. It has always been know for it's famous presenters. Tony is now self-employed as a voice-over, narrator and media trainer. Piccadilly split its services into two on Saturday 3 September 1988. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Comments: 4. Man United return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they face Crystal Palace. Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. It was fantastic. So whats on the newly-deposited tapes? Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm Hashtag Fridays Zoo Bar Student Sessions. Except for a short spell in 2000 (when Key 103 was briefly renamed Piccadilly Key 103), the name Piccadilly disappeared from the airwaves. Radio Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. I lost touch with Carol after she got married so I didnt hear the tragic story of Ged until long after the event. 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. Which prankster radio DJ is this? . Twenty five years ago this week the Mancunian DJ, who was renowned for his hoax calls, pulled off his biggest ever prank. Both packages continued to be used until about 87 when the Airfoce jingles "The Experience" jingles were used. 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. In the Spring of 1986, Piccadilly Radio's FM service moved from 97.0 to 103.0 MHz. Beloved local broadcaster Umberto has sadly passed away, it has been revealed this morning. You can send story ideas to editorial@ilovemanchester.com. Gary Lineker had to summon every ounce of professionalism as the BBC 's live coverage of the FA Cup clash between Wolves and Liverpool was disrupted by . Presenter. Copyright 2009 2022 I Love MCR All Rights Reserved. Piccadilly Radio Aug 1975 - Mar 1976 8 months. Manchester Airport assured passengers facing complications and delays due to the IT outage yesterday that it was doing all we can to ease congestion within Terminal 1 to get travellers through the airport as quickly as possible, and said that its staff were on hand to provide whatever assistance they can to passengers in need. The actor is known to many for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap. 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. November 2019. Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. 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'For the Record - Piccadilly Radio's 50 th Anniversary' will be published next year, which their authors describe as "a unique book about a unique time.". 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 . (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. News of his death surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. Saving thousands of at-risk audio recordings across the North West of England. 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[8] The following January, the Key branding was retired when the station rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio Manchester. 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. I wont be buying these, theyre just wrong. Sitting on Princess Street next door to Yang Sing (which happens to be one of Chinatowns oldest restaurants) it is easy enough to find, with a jolly-looking baker good-naturedly juggling plates of goodies in each hand on its colourful sign. Hi Everyone, Can anyone send me some studio quality Piccadilly Radio jingles. Keep me up to date! Piccadilly Institute. But for me the atmosphere these off-sounds lend to the recording make it all the more interesting. Cet htel victorien bnficie d'un emplacement idal dans le centre de Londres, seulement 100 mtres de Piccadilly Circus et de Trafalgar Square. DJ NISH ( BBC RADIO PRESENTER ) . good morning. Always seemed such a caring and compassionate man.. it's bright and early at 6:00. it's tuesday, the 10th of january. The Manc - 23rd December 2020. Short clip of Manchester's Piccadilly Radio Presenters Circa 1992? Other presenters included Peter Baker, Adrian Bell, Tony Michealides, Stu Allan. The late-night phone-in withJames Stannagebecame the most listened-to talk show outside London, whilst the Dave Ward and Umberto breakfast show helped the station to become one of the biggest broadcasting on AM. 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. 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I always considered Tony to be commercial radios answer to Alan fluff Freeman. Is falling number of female WSL managers a concern? 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. As of September 2022, the station has a weekly audience of 247,000 listeners according to RAJAR.[1]. Powered by Wordpress. Speaking of the cashiers, for our final word let us warn you: if you want your treats, make sure to bring cash. To make sure youre in the know, entertained and educated on whats happened, or whats happening, in our great city. . 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. pic.twitter.com/Kst9IOEWYy. In the mid-1990s Piccadilly Gold becamePiccadilly 1152as the playlist moved away from "golden oldies" to a mix of classic and current easy-listening music. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Gary Lineker trying to keep a straight face as he interview Alan Shearer. !, B&Q shoppers praise 7.50 dehumidifier that eradicates mould and condensation in 48-hours as temperatures plummet, "Condensation gone, black mould gone. Dave's still going strong on Manchester's Magic 1152 at the weekends, and can be heard this Good Friday on BBC Radio Manchester from 10 a.m. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ", 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! Radio recordings are particularly vulnerable to being lost or recycled. In order to understand them properly we need to know why and how they were recorded, and what their creators were trying to accomplish. Susie will host a new Friday lunchtime show called "That Friday Feeling with . I Love MCR have made advertising affordable and effective for all. The idea of a "Magic brand" of stations was seen to be beneficial when selling air time to national advertisers. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. I hope you are well and happy and would love to hear from you. So please donate what you can because investing in your local community to help it thrive can be a massively rewarding experience. The first presenter on air was Roger Day and the first song played on air was "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. The station is named afterPiccadilly Gardensin Manchester, and Piccadilly Plaza was home to the station's first studios until 1996, when Piccadilly 1152 and Key 103 were relocated to the Castlefield area of Manchester. Even in moments of intense pressure, for me at least, fiddling with the carts during news bulletins, Tony would be utterly unfazed, with his engaging smile, just dealing with it, lining up his next 45. ENTERTAINMENT DANCE. Lord Tim Hudson was a friend of Tonys who sadly passed away last year. Think bright green pandan cakes and coconut flower buns to savoury bread: some covered in ham and cheese, others filled with pork floss, sweetcorn and tuna then rolled in seaweed. Its completely backed up.. Advertise online to reach millions of inspired people who are subscribed, engaged and use our channels on a daily basis. Subscribe to our daily What's On newsletter to keep up with what's happening around Greater Manchester. 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. Carl Shepherd. 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. Bookmark. On display are bevvy of colourful and enticing treats, ranging from the familiar to the unfamiliar. Some of the clips below are taken from these conversations. Graham Andrews. Please book ahead of your visit. In 1994, the station's owners Transworld Radio Group were brought by EMAP. So how were they as a new commercial station able to produce all this material? Speaking to I LOVE MCR, Tony Ingham said: For many people, Piccadilly Radio was their music and their friend. as the hints at a new pay . Shafty. ZOO BAR. Cheers. At least with oral history interviews or live music recordings, the whole point of the recording itself is posterity. (BBC) Ken Bruce has announced he will leave his role at BBC Radio 2 in March after 31 years on air and will take up a new role at Greatest Hits Radio. Registered in England. Next week marks the 40th anniversary of the first broadcast of Piccadilly Radio in Manchester, we take a look back at the early days of the station. Short but sweet visit to Egypt for a filming shoot with the lovely crew from ITV. It still makes me very sad to think about it. Keep tabs on all of the latest news, views and Man United transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. At 8.20am a Downing Street receptionist was transferring Steve Penk's call through to Tony Blair. Stephanie plays the biggest dance floor throwbacks every Saturday night! Piccadilly dropped the 261 from its logo as more people started to listen on FM. The station is based in theCastlefieldarea of Manchester, in Castle Quay. Piccadilly started out in the 70s as Manchesters first Independent Local Radio station. Passengers were also being advised to check with their airline for up-to-date travel advice throughout the day. My last show was Christmas 1993. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Catch Gemma Atkinson weekdays from 4pm, with Mike Toolan. 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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. When I first met Tony I was a reporter at Piccadilly 261. The DAB signal is broadcast from transmitters located at Winter Hill and City Tower, Manchester on the CE Manchester multiplex. The first song played on air - decided by an online poll via the Manchester Evening News - was "Greatest Day" by Take That. 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. Colin was the founding Programme Controller, then later, Managing Director of Piccadilly Radio and changed the lives of so many individuals . Clips from interviews with Tony Hawkins published with permission. On the tape Lord Tim takes the listener on a trip through London and America in the 1960s with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, ending with his interview with John Lennon at Shea Stadium in August 1965. Catch Mike Toolan weekdays from 4pm, with Gemma Atkinson. This change in name also coincided with the 25th birthday of Piccadilly Radio. He will be sadly missed. The duo were a much-loved double act on Piccadilly 1152 during the 90s hosting the weekend breakfast show together for over four years. The station was set up by entrepreneur Philip Birch in offices at Piccadilly Plaza, from which the station took its name, and became massively popular as the first commercial station to hit the citys airwaves on 261 MW. Heart Radio's Toby Anstis apologises for missing start of show after travel chaos Caroline's time at TV-am was relatively short and she left in October 1987 to join the BBC's Breakfast Time. With best wishes, Sally. 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. Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Hattie brightens up your weekday afternoon! Andy, 65, says: Im in my 42nd year of broadcasting, but being part of what came to be at Piccadilly was really one of the biggest thrills of my career. Toutes les chambres confortables du Every Hotel Piccadilly disposent d'une tlvision cran plat. If youve got memories of Piccadilly Radio, why not email in and let them know! A year later, the Government and the IBA began encouraging all ILR stations with multiple frequencies to provide split programming in order to increase listener choice and competition. 39 Princess Street, M2 4FN[emailprotected], Copyright 2023 The Manc The Manc is a trademark of The Manc Creative Ltd, Manchester Airport security queues rank in the top five worst in the UK, Manchester Airport issues apology for unacceptable service as passengers wait HOURS for baggage, The big issues of earlier this year are behind us New Manchester Airport boss speaks out, All the January Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023, Where to find the best Chinese restaurants in Manchester. This also coincided with a new breakfast show. Bosses say they will take 'swift action' to ensure 'our future guests receive exemplary service and product'. It has always been know for its famous presenters. He was a lovely man. Last modified on Sun 15 Jan 2023 19.06 EST. Pictured below are Gary Davies, Tony Emmerson, Timmy Mallett and a young looking Steve Penk. Coronation Street's Jack P Shephard 'nearly had a fight' in Boots as he details rage in rush for product, EXCLUSIVE: Jack made the comments during the Sofa Cinema Club podcast live show and Corrie co-star Colson Smith has teased there's more to come, Knifeman grabs woman on canal path and threatens her in broad daylight, Police have released a description of the suspect. And as for the radio stations longest-serving broadcaster? In 1994, Piccadilly (Key 103/Piccadilly 1152) were part of theTransworld Radio Group, which was bought by present ownersBauer Radio(thenEMAP). Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. 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. 1996-2023 Mike SHAFT. A ccording to Nielsen BookData, which collects and provides . Umberto originally worked at Piccadilly Radio/Gold . You could almost say that the tapes themselves are only ever part of the story. They include three of Tonys interviews with musicians, recorded with his trusty Uher tape recorder, as well as two tapes of sound effects and one tape he made for a DJ friend. May they all RIP. During networked hours, local adverts are aired, as well as a local news summary on the hour. 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 . good morning . Site by Conman. Its free forever, Make your visit to the website make a difference in Greater Manchester. 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. [2] The first song played upon launch was Alive and Kicking by Simple Minds. It is strictly cash only, and theres no wiggle room on that. Tony reflects on how the tapes have brought back access to lost memories for him, even if listening back to them was a sometimes frustrating experience! 12:33, 27 MAR 2014; Updated 10:12, 5 NOV 2015; Piccadilly Radio symbol 1 of 29. Bosses say they will take 'swift action' to ensure 'our future guests receive exemplary service and product'. Serve as a positive role model for participants, assist in residence hall, classroom, activity, and field trip supervision. Performers taking part in a parade involving costumes, lion dances and floats for London's Chinese New Year celebrations, in central London. Stream Piccadilly Radio Presenters Volume Three by North west archive radio on desktop and mobile. Michael Frayn's multi-award-winning backstage comedy Noises Off is celebrating its 40th anniversary by returning to London's West End.. Coming along with it are an all-star cast that includes Felicity Kendal, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Matthew Kelly, Alexander Hanson, Joseph Millson, Sasha Frost, Pepter Lunkuse and Jonathan Coy. Tony was a stalwart, a safe pair of broadcasting hands. These were used for some time and were topped up with a small package made in house by Sound Ideas for the frequency Switch to 103 FM. Five minutes into this Soundcloud clip you will hear the Sue Manning . 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. News of Umberto's passing surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. The Timmy Mallett picture was featured on the BBC2 Documentary Fame, Set and Match. She was co-presenter of "TV-am", the 06.15-07.00 weekday slot at the time, with Mike Morris or Richard Keys. [9], Hits Radio UK opts out from Manchester's local service for national news bulletins, traffic updates, relevant information and advertising on its national DAB and TV platforms.[10]. North West radio presenter Umberto Saoncella, affectionately known as just Umberto to friends and listeners, has died after an ongoing illness. The first presenters on air were Tim Grundy and Rebecca Want. It was about the Northwest and everyone who lived there.. 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? 'The Good Life' actress is back in the West End. From Piccadilly Radio in Manchester to TV-am, it had to be pop music that would bring Timmy to breakfast TV. 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