An Image change in the 90s saw the Piccadilly name added to Key 103. By Tim Stokes. I lost touch with Carol after she got married so I didnt hear the tragic story of Ged until long after the event. ", Marks and Spencer shoppers SO horrified by 2 snack in stores they think 'it's April Fool's Day', "Nope. 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. James H is active on Twitter, mostly taking the P out of the Jeremy Vine Show & talking Man City. 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. 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. 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. as the hints at a new pay. A pet's size helps to determine when it's safe for it to play outside in the cold. 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. Shafty. Also, theres the loss of former Picc colleagues: Tom Tyrrell, Steve Barnes, Mike Briscoe & the lovely Danni Courage. On display are bevvy of colourful and enticing treats, ranging from the familiar to the unfamiliar. Always seemed such a caring and compassionate man.. 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. 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. Inside it is clean and modern, with red lanterns hung up high in anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. Heart Radio's Toby Anstis apologises for missing start of show after travel chaos Andy and Roger will be among Piccadillys former stars heading to a 40th anniversary celebration bash being held at MediaCity tonight. He was a true professional and a gentleman of the highest order, in every respect. Its painfully slow. She was co-presenter of "TV-am", the 06.15-07.00 weekday slot at the time, with Mike Morris or Richard Keys. ENTERTAINMENT DANCE. Its completely backed up.. I have been living in Perth, Australia, for over thirty years now but my family are all still in Altrincham and I have a daughter living in London so I go over regularly to see them. pic.twitter.com/Kst9IOEWYy. Sheree brings all the laughs on Sunday mornings! Restaurant responds after couple's claim they were surrounded by waiters who 'wanted to fight them'. The duo were a much-loved double act on Piccadilly 1152 during the 90s hosting the weekend breakfast show together for over four years. Didnt know Tony, but am in touch with his daughter, Sharon. [11] Headlines air at 30 minutes past the hour during Hits Radio Breakfast on weekdays, alongside regular traffic bulletins at breakfast and drive. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Five minutes into this Soundcloud clip you will hear the Sue Manning . Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Piccadilly started out in the 70s as Manchesters first Independent Local Radio station. Christopher James Evans (born 1 April 1966) is an English television presenter, radio DJ, businessman, voice actor and producer for radio and television. You can send story ideas to editorial@ilovemanchester.com. Presenter. 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. So how were they as a new commercial station able to produce all this material? Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. It has always been know for it's famous presenters. It is Dave Ward, pictured with Susie Mathis, 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, Boy, 14, murdered Asda shopper who challenged him for messing around inside supermarket, A 15-year-old boy had been found guilty of murdering the shopper, B&Q praised for 33 heater that costs 6p to run and heats a whole room INSTANTLY as snow is forecast, "Instant heat, best heater I ever bought. Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Piccadilly Magic 1152(also known simply as Magic 1152), began broadcasting as Piccadilly Radio, which wasManchester's first commercial radio station. Both packages continued to be used until about 87 when the Airfoce jingles "The Experience" jingles were used. Manchesters Joseph Holt Trailblazer Stout comes out on top in blind taste test, Manchester neighbourhoods named as some of the coolest in the UK by Nomads Nation, We love it here! Ukrainian friends set up business after finding new home in West Didsbury, New bookshop and cafe to help combat loneliness opens in Manchester City Centre, Factory Internationals First Breath installation lights up Manchester skyline, 11 exciting projects coming to Manchester to keep your eye on for 2023. North West radio presenter Umberto Saoncella, affectionately known as just Umberto to friends and listeners, has died after an ongoing illness. 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. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! All Rights Reserved. The rapport the two had struck up allowed Tony to ask questions about difficult topics, like drugs, he otherwise might not have felt able to raise. Last year Tony found a handful of tapes in his house which hadnt been transferred to the archive and deposited them at Archives+. It's potentially unsafe for little or medium-sized dogs with thin coats to be outside. . 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. Although from the south, I soon settled into Manchester culture. August 2005 edited August 2005 in Jingles Yesterday! Comments: 4. And as for the radio stations longest-serving broadcaster? Tony was a true gentleman. 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. We, ourselves, forgot and had to run back to the office to beg borrow and steal some money. The Timmy Mallett picture was featured on the BBC2 Documentary Fame, Set and Match. Jordan kickstarts your weekends on Friday Night Hits. 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. All registered in England and Wales. 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. ZOO BAR. as the hints at a new pay . The former BBC presenter was stuck on the Piccadilly Line on the London Underground and ran majorly late for work, as his fans worried he'd miss their favourite part of his Heart Dance Radio show. Catch Gemma Atkinson weekdays from 4pm, with Mike Toolan. Ever since Hos Bakery closed in 2021, its also the last shop of its kind left in the neighbourhood. 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. The Timmy Mallett picture was featured on the BBC2 Documentary "Fame, Set . 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! All rights reserved. You could almost say that the tapes themselves are only ever part of the story. Positioning itself as Music, not music, Key 103 aimed at an upmarket audience with a mix of AOR and chart music and high-end specialist output including arts and business programming, comedy and weekly jazz, folk and classical music shows.[3]. 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. At 8.20am a Downing Street receptionist was transferring Steve Penk's call through to Tony Blair. ZOO BAR. Pete Reeves does drivetime on Trafford Sound a community station. Radio 1 is a youngsters' station and the DJs were getting older; the presenters needed to reflect that audience. 2 of 29. And yes, it made headlines.. Manchester is a successful city, but there are many people that suffer. Umberto was well known in Manchester for his work with fellow presenter Dave Ward. Piccadilly Radiosplit into two services in 1988, withKey 103broadcast onFMwith a contemporary format, whilePiccadilly Goldbroadcast onAMwith a Gold format. 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. Manchester, United Kingdom Commercial Production, Presenter Presenter . Other presenters included Peter Baker, Adrian Bell, Tony Michealides, Stu Allan. 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. Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has made an immediate impact with his coaching at Old Trafford. Sam hangs out with the biggest stars every weeknight! 5 hours ago. 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. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 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. Two of the radio stations most famous personalities have collected a book of their memoirs - but want your help too. The much-loved station, now Greatest Hits Radio Manchester 96.2 FM, will turn 50 in 2024. !, B&Q shoppers praise 7.50 dehumidifier that eradicates mould and condensation in 48-hours as temperatures plummet, "Condensation gone, black mould gone. 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! Beloved local broadcaster Umberto has sadly passed away, it has been revealed this morning. It was about the Northwest and everyone who lived there.. 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. Celebrated across China . Cet htel victorien bnficie d'un emplacement idal dans le centre de Londres, seulement 100 mtres de Piccadilly Circus et de Trafalgar Square. 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. 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. good morning. 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. Presenter. The idea of a "Magic brand" of stations was seen to be beneficial when selling air time to national advertisers. Dave Ward was a hairdresser thinks he still owns a salon. Spare is currently retailing at the inflated price of 33 on the . Toutes les chambres confortables du Every Hotel Piccadilly disposent d'une tlvision cran plat. It is strictly cash only, and theres no wiggle room on that. ricki@ricki.co.uk. 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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, . it's bright and early at 6:00. it's tuesday, the 10th of january. All this talk about Key 103, got me thinking about what a great station Key 103's former incarnation was: Piccadilly. The BBC presenter was previewing the third-round replay in a studio at Molineux alongside pundits Paul . The station broadcasts on the analogue frequency 103 FM via a transmitter at Saddleworth, from where broadcasting commenced upon the launch of Piccadilly Radio on 2 April 1974. Share; News. Bosses say they will take 'swift action' to ensure 'our future guests receive exemplary service and product'. DJ NISH ( BBC RADIO PRESENTER ) Live Dhol players. 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. By 10pm that night the radio presenter and professional wind-up merchant was the lead story on . Whats the story? Tonys family and friends can be proud of his pioneering, on-air, precedent-setting achievements and perhaps above all, his kindly, accommodating demeanour. The Biggest Hits, The Biggest Throwbacks with Matt, Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085; Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141; H Bauer Publishing, Company Number: LP003328Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough.All registered in England and Wales. 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. Gary Lineker trying to keep a straight face as he interview Alan Shearer. 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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. El Bosc brings traditional Spanish tapas to Cheshire, Masons review: Luxurious food set in a towering art deco masterpiece, Better than Guinness? Jennie keeps you company late into the evening. Afterwards, I broadcast for Virgin Radio and . 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Stephanie plays the biggest dance floor throwbacks every Saturday night! Catch Mike Toolan weekdays from 4pm, with Gemma Atkinson. 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. Which Piccadilly Radio DJ sported two pairs of glasses? As you line up and wait, you can see the bakers through the glass working away in a pristine-looking kitchen that sits in the corner. ", 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! We are striking because we can't keep you safe', "We have had to go to extremes, working extra shifts, going without food", Pep Guardiola confirms triple Man City boost ahead of Tottenham, Manchester City could have a full complement of players available for their Premier League game with Tottenham, Forensic officers tape off house as man is arrested on suspicion of arson, The man was taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation, Manchester murderer found in Scotland weeks after going on the run from prison, 'Dangerous' Paul Gerrard absconded from HMP Kirkham last month, Cold weather alert extended as cold snap set to continue, People are being urged to keep an eye out on those most at risk from colder temperatures, Erik ten Hag might be about to confirm his most important Manchester United player. Radio recordings are particularly vulnerable to being lost or recycled. 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The broadcaster has spent more than three decades hosting the 9.30am - midday weekday show, and has been on BBC radio for . hopes for a breakthrough on nhs strikes. From Piccadilly Radio in Manchester to TV-am, it had to be pop music that would bring Timmy to breakfast TV. He leaned into the microphone and said: let me tell you son, its ****ing ****. My last show was Christmas 1993. Bosses say they will take 'swift action' to ensure 'our future guests receive exemplary service and product'. DJ NISH ( BBC RADIO PRESENTER ) . . 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? welcome to breakfast on gb news with eamonn holmes . Its free forever, Make your visit to the website make a difference in Greater Manchester. By 10pm that night the radio presenter and professional wind-up merchant was the lead story on every news channel. Hi Everyone, Can anyone send me some studio quality Piccadilly Radio jingles. Below this, it's too cold for your dog to swim. Piccadilly dropped the 261 from its logo as more people started to listen on FM. I'd recommend anyone looking for work as a presenter, or, to produce a radio commercial, to put their complete trust in him." LinkedIn User When I first met Tony I was a reporter at Piccadilly 261. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I remember how excited he was when he told me of hes new job as a presenter on piccadilly radio. 17 Jan 2023 12:53:51 We are all ears when it comes to positive news and inspiring stories. Who is TikTok boxer Salt Papi and what is his real name? Man United return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they face Crystal Palace. I was wondering if Dave has the longest unbroken service with a commercial radio station in the UK as he has been at Piccadilly . 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