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]. as the hints at a new pay - strikes. 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. He was on at lunchtime and I asked on air what he thought of the station so far. John Reid-Hansen. He was a radio presenter for Piccadilly in the 1970s and 80s, before setting up a voice over business with wife Elinor Hamilton. He was a true professional and a gentleman of the highest order, in every respect. Saving thousands of at-risk audio recordings across the North West of England. Piccadilly Radio provided a range of output from popular music to in-depth documentaries to cutting-edge drama. 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. Beloved local broadcaster Umberto has sadly passed away, it has been revealed this morning. Lord Tim Hudson was a friend of Tonys who sadly passed away last year. Some of the clips below are taken from these conversations. 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. We apologise for any disruption and thank passengers for their patience, the statement concluded. In early 1987, due to a nationwide reorganisation of the FM band, Piccadilly moved its VHF (FM) frequency from 97 to 103 FM. 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. All programming is produced and broadcast from Bauer's Manchester studios. 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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. [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]. Since Easter 2004, the station has once again begun to be referred to asPiccadilly Magic 1152in recognition of 30 years on-air. 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? By 10pm that night the radio presenter and professional wind-up merchant was the lead story on every news channel. Use caution when the temperature drops below about 7C . Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. 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. He briefly presented "The Piccadilly Radio Years" on Key 103 last year. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The sale begins at 10am on Tuesday 10 January and runs until 4pm on Friday 13 January. Presenter. I was wondering if Dave has the longest unbroken service with a commercial radio station in the UK as he has been at Piccadilly . Piccadilly Radio split into two services in 1988, with Key 103 broadcast on FM with a contemporary music format, . The airport repeatedly drew criticism for its scenes of chaos for travellers this past summer with extended delays, unplanned flight cancellations, and queues so long that many were required to turn up hours in advance and, even then, still ended up missing their flights in the most unfortunate cases. So how were they as a new commercial station able to produce all this material? The first presenter on air was Roger Day and the first song played on air was "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has made an immediate impact with his coaching at Old Trafford. 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. Although from the south, I soon settled into Manchester culture. The idea of a "Magic brand" of stations was seen to be beneficial when selling air time to national advertisers. By Tim Stokes. Its free forever, Make your visit to the website make a difference in Greater Manchester. He also has considerable radio experience, having hosted a Breakfast Show for over 10 years. 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. 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, . 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-min read. Didnt know Tony, but am in touch with his daughter, Sharon. [8] The following January, the Key branding was retired when the station rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio Manchester. Well worth the money. You could almost say that the tapes themselves are only ever part of the story. ", 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. We, ourselves, forgot and had to run back to the office to beg borrow and steal some money. Twenty five years ago this week the Mancunian DJ, who was renowned for his hoax calls, pulled off his biggest ever prank. All rights reserved. Climatises, elles comprennent galement une radio, un plateau/bouilloire et une salle de bains privative avec des articles de toilette . Keep tabs on all of the latest news, views and Man United transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. Christopher James Evans (born 1 April 1966) is an English television presenter, radio DJ, businessman, voice actor and producer for radio and television. The first jingle package was produced by Stowe Bowden Wilson and featuring voiceovers from Steve Coogan. 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. I was actually about to emigrate to Canada for a radio gig as I wasnt impressed with Capital Radio in London. Piccadilly Institute. . 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. 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 . To make sure youre in the know, entertained and educated on whats happened, or whats happening, in our great city. 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. . An additional frustration for Tony is the wish that hed had more time to prepare for the interviews than his hectic working schedule allowed. By Kay Burley 00:53 26 Jun 2014, updated 15:41 26 Jun 2014 . Opposite are the cashiers, their tills flanked by two glass cabinets brimming over with innumerable cakes and pastries. 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. 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. So very sad. News of Umberto's passing surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. 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. 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. 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. welcome to breakfast on gb news with eamonn holmes . I lost touch with Carol after she got married so I didnt hear the tragic story of Ged until long after the event. It has always been know for it's famous presenters. 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. 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. Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm Hashtag Fridays Zoo Bar Student Sessions. Two of the radio stations most famous personalities have collected a book of their memoirs - but want your help too. Tony Hawkins worked for Piccadilly Radio as a producer and presenter in its heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His passing is a grievous loss. 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. Man United return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they face Crystal Palace. Umberto was a part of Manchester life back in the day, read one tribute. To commemorate this a special series of jingles was created by Muff Murfin's Standard Sound in Worcestershire. 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 . 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. 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. Except for a short spell in 2000 (when Key 103 was briefly renamed Piccadilly Key 103), the name Piccadilly disappeared from the airwaves. Yesterday, friends and family gathered to celebrate the life of a truly remarkable individual. 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. Bosses say they will take 'swift action' to ensure 'our future guests receive exemplary service and product'. Tutor and supervise 60 high school students from several high schools. Umberto, James Stannage, Dave Ward, Noddy Holder, Tom Tyrrell, Steve Wells One fan summarised him as a Manc legend. (also known simply as Magic 1152), began broadcasting as Piccadilly Radio, which was, Nick Wright (weekday mid-morning/lunchtime, Saturday mid-afternoon), Dave Campbell (weekday afternoons, Saturday late-afternoon), Steve Phillips (Monday to Thursday nights). Featured Image Phil Mosley (via Unsplash). The actor is known to many for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap. Tony interviewed Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead in a very busy London hotel room while Garcia was lying down on a sofa. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 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 . 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. All this talk about Key 103, got me thinking about what a great station Key 103's former incarnation was: Piccadilly. 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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. Dont be like us. Bunny Shaw takes expert advice from Man City legend ahead of Leicester tie, City's Gareth Taylor suspects there's more to come from club and league top scorer Shaw with a budding partnership, Erik ten Hag told he will 'beg for forgiveness' after Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United departure, Man United parted ways with Ronaldo after a controversial interview with Piers Morgan was aired in November, and the presenter has piped up again, Ableworld welcomes in 2023 with a huge winter sale, Find everything you need from stairlifts and mobility scooters to slippers and cushions, Erik ten Hag names the impossible player he'd love to coach at Manchester United. Cakes and pastries was renowned for his hoax calls, pulled off his biggest ever prank was! 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