Piccadilly started out in the 70s as Manchesters first Independent Local Radio station. Syndicated national bulletins from Sky News Radio in London are carried overnight. 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. He was a radio presenter for Piccadilly in the 1970s and 80s, before setting up a voice over business with wife Elinor Hamilton. 'The Good Life' actress is back in the West End. All registered in England and Wales. Both Key 103 and Piccadilly Magic 1152 support and run funding events for the "Manchester Kids" charity, which aims to improve the lives of deprived children in Manchester. 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. Logan Paul is now urging his brother Jake Paul to take him on, ITV This Morning viewers ask 'what am I watching' as Holly Willoughby gushes over 'gorgeous' guest, Holly, 41, appeared to be a big fan of one guest and told them she 'loved' them, Restaurant responds after couple's claim they were surrounded by waiters who 'wanted to fight them'. It has always been know for it's famous presenters. . There were all the local dignitaries but I avoided them as I didnt want to be distracted. Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. 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. I was actually about to emigrate to Canada for a radio gig as I wasnt impressed with Capital Radio in London. The station is based in theCastlefieldarea of Manchester, in Castle Quay. 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. 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. An Image change in the 90s saw the Piccadilly name added to Key 103. Most unusually for a celebrity of his prominence I found him to be exceptionally modest, unduly so, in my own humble opinion. The Independent. Stephanie plays the biggest dance floor throwbacks every Saturday night! By 10pm that night the radio presenter and professional wind-up merchant was the lead story on . John has worked in travel for over 35 years, both overseas, and for the past 10 years as a presenter on television cruise programmes. 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. Use caution when the temperature drops below about 7C . Knew Tony when we were working the circuit as mobile DJs in the Chichester area in West Sussex. (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. as the hints at a new pay - strikes. She was co-presenter of "TV-am", the 06.15-07.00 weekday slot at the time, with Mike Morris or Richard Keys. Piccadilly Radiosplit into two services in 1988, withKey 103broadcast onFMwith a contemporary format, whilePiccadilly Goldbroadcast onAMwith a Gold format. 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. Roger now recalls: For me it was some of my happiest years. When I first met Tony I was a reporter at Piccadilly 261. Former BBC Radio Manchester and Piccadilly Radio presenter Susie Mathis is joining community station Wythenshawe FM. It was fantastic. Piccadilly Radio provided a range of output from popular music to in-depth documentaries to cutting-edge drama. Cet htel victorien bnficie d'un emplacement idal dans le centre de Londres, seulement 100 mtres de Piccadilly Circus et de Trafalgar Square. 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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. News Sport Region Music Person Profession. 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. 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. It was about the Northwest and everyone who lived there.. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. Earlier this month I sent digital copies of the new batch of basement tapes to Tony and we had a chat about them over Skype. The airport explained in an initial statement that the IT outage was affecting some of our processes. Radio recordings are particularly vulnerable to being lost or recycled. Key 103 launched at midday on 103 FM while the original Piccadilly Radio service continued on 1152 AM. Over in Manchesters Chinatown, theres a little family-run spot that is the place to go when youre craving delicate Chinese buns, pastries and cakes. Always seemed such a caring and compassionate man.. John Reid-Hansen. 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. May they all RIP. Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. I love it. BBC Match of the Day presenter mortified . Copyright 2009 2022 I Love MCR All Rights Reserved. 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. Powered by Wordpress. . Its not been uncommon to see the UKs third largest airport mentioned in headlines similar to this one over the past year or so. Its completely backed up.. 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. 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. News of his death surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. The first presenter on air was Roger Day and the first song played on air was "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. DJ NISH ( BBC RADIO PRESENTER ) . 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. Advertise online to reach millions of inspired people who are subscribed, engaged and use our channels on a daily basis. Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Twenty five years ago this week the Mancunian DJ, who was renowned for his hoax calls, pulled off his biggest ever prank. You got the feeling most people listened to us. Its painfully slow. 2 of 29. Discover more about the people behind the mic on Hits Radio. 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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. Radio 1 is a youngsters' station and the DJs were getting older; the presenters needed to reflect that audience. Since Easter 2004, the station has once again begun to be referred to asPiccadilly Magic 1152in recognition of 30 years on-air. 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. 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. 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. The first presenter on air was Roger Day and the first song played on air was "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. Two of the radio stations most famous personalities have collected a book of their memoirs - but want your help too. 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. 845898). BBC News. 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. By. Tony interviewed Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead in a very busy London hotel room while Garcia was lying down on a sofa. Final update for passengers travelling from Manchester Airport. 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. I was wondering if Dave has the longest unbroken service with a commercial radio station in the UK as he has been at Piccadilly . North West radio presenter Umberto Saoncella, affectionately known as just Umberto to friends and listeners, has died after an ongoing illness. ENTERTAINMENT DANCE. He will be sadly missed. On display are bevvy of colourful and enticing treats, ranging from the familiar to the unfamiliar. Ah yes, I'd forgotten that Dave Ward was a hairdresser! [11] Headlines air at 30 minutes past the hour during Hits Radio Breakfast on weekdays, alongside regular traffic bulletins at breakfast and drive. 12:33, 27 MAR 2014; Updated 10:12, 5 NOV 2015; Piccadilly Radio symbol 1 of 29. Pete Reeves does drivetime on Trafford Sound a community station. good morning. 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. Last modified on Sun 15 Jan 2023 19.06 EST. By Kay Burley 00:53 26 Jun 2014, updated 15:41 26 Jun 2014 . I lost touch with Carol after she got married so I didnt hear the tragic story of Ged until long after the event. Opposite are the cashiers, their tills flanked by two glass cabinets brimming over with innumerable cakes and pastries. 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. Share; News. Whats the story? Comments: 4. Piccadilly Institute. Bosses say they will take 'swift action' to ensure 'our future guests receive exemplary service and product'. Jennie keeps you company late into the evening. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. But for me the atmosphere these off-sounds lend to the recording make it all the more interesting. Pictured below are Gary Davies, Tony Emmerson, Timmy Mallett and a young looking Steve Penk. The Manc - 23rd December 2020. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Piccadilly dropped the 261 from its logo as more people started to listen on FM. Didnt know Tony, but am in touch with his daughter, Sharon. The BBC presenter was previewing the third-round replay in a studio at Molineux alongside pundits Paul . 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. ZOO BAR. Catch Mike Toolan weekdays from 4pm, with Gemma Atkinson. It still makes me very sad to think about it. 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. Dave Ward was a hairdresser thinks he still owns a salon. 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Everything here is made, fresh with the bakehouse clearly visible from the shop. 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. Read more: All the January Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023. Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Except for a short spell in 2000 (when Key 103 was briefly renamed Piccadilly Key 103), the name Piccadilly disappeared from the airwaves. Cheers. ENTERTAINMENT DANCE. Bespoke networked bulletins also air on weekend afternoons, produced from Bauer's Leeds newsroom. Graham Andrews. All programming is produced and broadcast from Bauer's Manchester studios. Manchester United transfer news RECAP Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover interest and January window latest. 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My favourite memories are the 74-hour Radio Marathon I did, broadcasting live from Manchester Uniteds hotel prior to the 1979 Cup Final and interviewing many stars. Listeners have remembered Umberto as doing real radio, with the man himself being described as funny, entertaining and lovely. My last show was Christmas 1993. Tony explains that the surviving tape of Frank Zappa was actually his second interview with him for Piccadilly Radio. ", 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! 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. Piccadilly Radio split into two services in 1988, with Key 103 broadcast on FM with a contemporary music format, . He was on at lunchtime and I asked on air what he thought of the station so far. Performers taking part in a parade involving costumes, lion dances and floats for London's Chinese New Year celebrations, in central London. Radio recordings are particularly vulnerable to being lost or recycled. This change in name also coincided with the 25th birthday of Piccadilly Radio. A ccording to Nielsen BookData, which collects and provides . His name was Colin Walters! 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. DJ NISH ( BBC RADIO PRESENTER ) Live Dhol players. The presenters; the journalists; the producers; the engineers; and, most important of all, the listeners. Piccadilly split its services into two on Saturday 3 September 1988. Digital copies of all these tapes, and many more, are available to listen to in the Archives+ search room at Manchester Central Library. That goes to the ever-popular Paul Locko Lockitt, who joined Piccadilly in 1979 and remains with Key 103 today. Roger Day, left, was one of the stars of Piccadilly Radio. 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. Pictured below are Gary Davies, Tony Emmerson, Timmy Mallett and a young looking Steve Penk. Subscribe to our newsletter now. 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. 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'm isabel webster leading the news . These bakes are too good to miss out on. ricki@ricki.co.uk. 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. It has always been know for its famous presenters. The first presenters on air were Tim Grundy and Rebecca Want. 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Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has made an immediate impact with his coaching at Old Trafford. Please book ahead of your visit. Sheree brings all the laughs on Sunday mornings! 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, . The first song played on air - decided by an online poll via the Manchester Evening News - was "Greatest Day" by Take That. Aldi shoppers stock up on nostalgic 1.59 Special Buy that 'takes them straight back to childhood', "Just the smell of this takes me back to my childhood. 1996-2023 Mike SHAFT. So how were they as a new commercial station able to produce all this material? When we visit, theres quite a queue. Tonys commentary helps us to contextualise the recordings in ways wed never be able to do ourselves. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Tony was a true gentleman. 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. ", 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. The duo were a much-loved double act on Piccadilly 1152 during the 90s hosting the weekend breakfast show together for over four years. Short clip of Manchester's Piccadilly Radio Presenters Circa 1992? Pete Baker was on Signal for a while. Man United return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they face Crystal Palace. 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. [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. Susie will host a new Friday lunchtime show called "That Friday Feeling with . Another passenger told the MEN that they had been waiting for nearly two hours just for the plane to take off due to the IT outage causing baggage delays. I knew him from Radio London the pirate ship and thought if anyone could make it a success it was him.. 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. And as for the radio stations longest-serving broadcaster? To make sure youre in the know, entertained and educated on whats happened, or whats happening, in our great city. We recently digitised these basement tapes as part of the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project. 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. Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm Hashtag Fridays Zoo Bar Student Sessions. 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. it's bright and early at 6:00. it's tuesday, the 10th of january. Clips from interviews with Tony Hawkins published with permission. . If you are a copyright holder and you would like to speak to us please get in touch. Toutes les chambres confortables du Every Hotel Piccadilly disposent d'une tlvision cran plat. The full list of routes with 50p, 1 or 1.50 tickets available in both directions include: Travellers can . August 2005 edited August 2005 in Jingles Yesterday! Who is TikTok boxer Salt Papi and what is his real name? Piccadilly Radio / Key 103. We are all ears when it comes to positive news and inspiring stories. 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. 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. Spare is currently retailing at the inflated price of 33 on the hour a at. Dhol players inflated price of 33 on the Manchester & # x27 ; s bright and early at it! 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