Former BBC Radio Manchester and Piccadilly Radio presenter Susie Mathis is joining community station Wythenshawe FM. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! El Bosc brings traditional Spanish tapas to Cheshire, Masons review: Luxurious food set in a towering art deco masterpiece, Better than Guinness? The Independent. The station was branded as "Piccadilly 1152 - the magic of Manchester" during the transition. 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. News of Umberto's passing surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. Featured Image Phil Mosley (via Unsplash). If you have a story from the Piccadilly Radio days, just email piccadillyat50@gmail.com. There are lots of staff on the ground trying to get things through, but its absolutely rammed here now. But Pete Reeves (another original) phoned me and said Philip Birch was setting up a new station and was looking for people. He has been fortunate enough to travel on many of the world's cruiselines and is a well respected industry expert. Then the classic Piccadilly Radio "Heart of the North West" jingles came into use. Spare is currently retailing at the inflated price of 33 on the . John has worked in travel for over 35 years, both overseas, and for the past 10 years as a presenter on television cruise programmes. 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So how were they as a new commercial station able to produce all this material? In fact the interview went fine even if Harper did end up writing off England as a bingoland where not enough people are intelligent enough to appreciate his music! Piccadilly started out in the 70s as Manchesters first Independent Local Radio station. TV presenter KAY BURLEY on the unlikely obsession that made her realise the AMAZING power of songs to bring a loved one back to life. Appy days! Some of the clips below are taken from these conversations. Hi Everyone, Can anyone send me some studio quality Piccadilly Radio jingles. From 4 March 2013 weekday breakfast is syndicated withMagic 1548inLiverpoolandMagic 999inPreston. It was a new voice for a new generation. Manchester Airport has issued a statement apologising for delays after passengers claim they were left waiting for hours just to check in. The station is based in theCastlefieldarea of Manchester, in Castle Quay. Its not been uncommon to see the UKs third largest airport mentioned in headlines similar to this one over the past year or so. So whats on the newly-deposited tapes? ", Wine expert on TikTok shares prosecco hack to help you pick the best bottle, In a post to her TikTok channel, Lexi shared the keywords you should be keeping an eye out for on labels, Boss explains the 'coffee cup test' he uses in every job interview to decide who not to hire, The tech company boss said those who fail the test would be blacklisted for any future positions, BBC Match of the Day presenter mortified picture appears on X-rated site, Emma Jones quickly shut down speculation that she was on the adult dating app, Manchester United transfer news LIVE Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover interest and Man Utd team news. It was about the Northwest and everyone who lived there.. It is strictly cash only, and theres no wiggle room on that. ", BBC Hairy Bikers' fans left disappointed as Si King and Dave Myers issue 'sad' series update despite complaints, They had a clear plea for the popular pair, Full list of all the strikes taking place across the UK on February 1, Tens of thousands of workers from a number of different unions are due to strike on the first day if next month, Netflixs Bridgerton actors spotted filming season three in Bath with a host of new faces, Production of the hit period dramas third season is well under way, ITV Coronation Street's Jude Riordan says 'that's a wrap' as he shares show news after career update. He leaned into the microphone and said: let me tell you son, its ****ing ****. Carl Shepherd. All programming is produced and broadcast from Bauer's Manchester studios. sex noises. It was terrific to go into shops and hear the station on.. The station is named after Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, and . Tony was a true gentleman. as the hints at a new pay - strikes. 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. ENTERTAINMENT DANCE. Umberto, James Stannage, Dave Ward, Noddy Holder, Tom Tyrrell, Steve Wells Reminded me how much I miss travel and how important it is for PR ZOO BAR. If youve got memories of Piccadilly Radio, why not email in and let them know! As of September 2022, the station has a weekly audience of 247,000 listeners according to RAJAR.[1]. Catch Gemma Atkinson weekdays from 4pm, with Mike Toolan. Umberto was well known in Manchester for his work with fellow presenter Dave Ward. Andy and Roger will be among Piccadillys former stars heading to a 40th anniversary celebration bash being held at MediaCity tonight. ", 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! North West radio presenter Umberto Saoncella, affectionately known as just Umberto to friends and listeners, has died after an ongoing illness. You got the feeling most people listened to 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. The Timmy Mallett picture was featured on the BBC2 Documentary Fame, Set and Match. 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. Pictured below are Gary Davies, Tony Emmerson, Timmy Mallett and a young looking Steve Penk. It has always been know for its famous presenters. We apologise for any disruption and thank passengers for their patience, the statement concluded. These would sit alongside the cartridges of the Sue Manning jingles package. He was a true professional and a gentleman of the highest order, in every respect. Piccadilly Radiosplit into two services in 1988, withKey 103broadcast onFMwith a contemporary format, whilePiccadilly Goldbroadcast onAMwith a Gold format. 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. Presenter. Speaking of the cashiers, for our final word let us warn you: if you want your treats, make sure to bring cash. Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm Hashtag Fridays Zoo Bar Student Sessions. Radio recordings are particularly vulnerable to being lost or recycled. All bags are having to go through one bag inspection as the rest arent working. Two years later, both Key 103 and its AM sister station moved from the Piccadilly Plaza studios to new headquarters at Castle Quay in Castlefield. I wont be buying these, theyre just wrong. The first presenters on air were Tim Grundy and Rebecca Want. Shortly before 5pm, Manchester Airport then issued a statement confirming that systems are all back up and running and the airport is now operating as normal following the IT outage. 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. Roger now recalls: For me it was some of my happiest years. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. 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. please send to. as the hints at a new pay . Inside it is clean and modern, with red lanterns hung up high in anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. For the Record Piccadilly Radios 50th Anniversary will be published next year, which their authors describe as a unique book about a unique time.. The first presenter on air was Roger Day and the first song played on air was "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. Hits Radio Manchester is an Independent local radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Hits Radio network. Share; News. For many, the iconic 261 logo and jingles quickly became part of everyday life in the North West of England. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Ken Bruce is leaving BBC Radio 2. Opposite are the cashiers, their tills flanked by two glass cabinets brimming over with innumerable cakes and pastries. Our aim? I knew him from Radio London the pirate ship and thought if anyone could make it a success it was him.. 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". ENTERTAINMENT DANCE. I Love MCR have made advertising affordable and effective for all. Before interviewing the singer-songwriter Roy Harper, Tony was apprehensive because of Harpers reputation. 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. Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Manchester United transfer news RECAP Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover interest and January window latest. In 1994, Piccadilly (Key 103/Piccadilly 1152) were part of theTransworld Radio Group, which was bought by present ownersBauer Radio(thenEMAP). 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. I was wondering if Dave has the longest unbroken service with a commercial radio station in the UK as he has been at Piccadilly . He will be sadly missed. Piccadilly Magic 1152 (also known simply as Magic 1152), began broadcasting as Piccadilly Radio, which was Manchester's first commercial radio station. 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. 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 smaller, . In May 2016, two additional digital transmitters were launched at Littleborough and Saddleworth. Which prankster radio DJ is this? [8] The following January, the Key branding was retired when the station rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio Manchester. As Chris Evans once said, Piccadilly Radio knew exactly who it was and what it was about. By Tim Stokes. Bookmark. We try wherever possible to speak to the creators of the collections were digitising and to record conversations with them, which are added to the archive alongside the original tapes. Weve got lots of stories from colleagues who worked there, but a major reason that Piccadilly was so successful was that it broadcast to the most responsive and the very best of audiences. 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. Knew Tony when we were working the circuit as mobile DJs in the Chichester area in West Sussex. Piccadilly Radio split into two services in 1988, with Key 103 broadcast on FM with a contemporary music format, . Below this, it's too cold for your dog to swim. That first broadcast at 5am on April 2, 1974, was undertaken by Roger Day, with his first words to the Manchester audience: It gives me great pleasure for the very first time to say a good Tuesday morning to you Hit music for the North Westwe are Piccadilly Radio before spinning Good Vibrations. It was the first commercial radio station to broadcast in the city, and went on to launch the careers of a host of star DJs, the likes of Gary Davies, Chris Evans, Andy Peebles, Timmy Mallett, Mike Sweeney, Pete Mitchell, James Stannage, Steve Penk and James H Reeve. 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. Tony interviewed Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead in a very busy London hotel room while Garcia was lying down on a sofa. Listening back now, Tony is frustrated by how far Garcia is from the mic, and how the background sounds of the traffic and the bands entourage bleed into the recording. 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. 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? 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. Shafty. SJC tells you what's trending on The UK Chart Show. Beloved local broadcaster Umberto has sadly passed away, it has been revealed this morning. For the National DAB station, see Hits Radio UK. VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. 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. Umberto quit radio due to ill health .James H Reeve was last heard doing a sports show on Salford City Radio dont think he does it anymore . Theres a unique sense of satisfaction in knowing that you are making a real difference in the lives of others, especially those close to home. ricki@ricki.co.uk. Tom Green helps you power through your weekday morning! as the hints at a new pay. Radio Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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. 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. . 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. it's bright pay. Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has made an immediate impact with his coaching at Old Trafford. Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith, Foyles are currently selling the hardback for just 14 - half the recommended retail price. Gary Lineker trying to keep a straight face as he interview Alan Shearer. 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. Graham Andrews. Mobilisation of key figures in the film and TV industries to invest in a fundraising project to enable renovations of BAFTA's screening room in Piccadilly, London. Last year Tony found a handful of tapes in his house which hadnt been transferred to the archive and deposited them at Archives+. From egg custard tarts made with the lightest, crumbly Chinese puff pastry, to fluffy buns flavoured with ham and cheese, sesame, red bean, pandan and more, if youve not been to a Chinese bakery before then trust us, its well worth a trip for the colourful cream cakes alone. Weve been waiting three hours at the check-in, Mr Gregory said at the time. Well worth the money. He was on at lunchtime and I asked on air what he thought of the station so far. 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. Pete Reeves does drivetime on Trafford Sound a community station. By. 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. By 10pm that night the radio presenter and professional wind-up merchant was the lead story on every news channel. 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. 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. And yes, it made headlines.. 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. But once radio shows had been broadcast and the libel period was up, there was often no business need for the stations to keep hold of the tapes. 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. (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. Graham's interest in music goes back to his schooldays when he learned . Caroline's time at TV-am was relatively short and she left in October 1987 to join the BBC's Breakfast Time. All rights reserved. The station split into two services in 1988, with Key 103 broadcast on FM, while the Piccadilly branding went onto AM as Piccadilly Gold. Didnt know Tony, but am in touch with his daughter, Sharon. Used to present a swing show on Piccadilly back in the day, and was a presenter when Key 103 first launched. 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Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Seriously? good strikes. 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. 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