Manchester People

How Manchester shaped our local legends, from artists and athletes to community heroes.

Radio Manchester,18 episodes

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Eamonn O'Neal: 'I'm very proud of Wythenshawe'
In 2021, presenter and former High Sheriff Eamonn O'Neal spoke to Phil Trow about his life
23 Oct 2026,9 mins
Pat Karney: 'We owe everything to Manchester'
In 2018, Phil Trow sat down with the Manchester City Council's late spokesman Pat Karney.
14 Oct 2026,7 mins
Nina Gilligan: 'No nonsense, big-hearted, home'
In 2020, Ashton-Under-Lyne stand-up comedian Nina Gilligan sat down with Phil Trow.
09 Oct 2026,8 mins
Cleopatra Higgins: 'Manchester gave so much to us'
Manchester icon Cleopatra Higgins tells Simone Riley how the city shaped her.
11 Sep 2026,8 mins
Nathaniel Hall: Manchester like 'a warm hug'
LGBTQ+ theatre-maker and activist Nathaniel Hall speaks about his Stockport upbringing.
28 Aug 2026,9 mins
Clive Tyldesley: Bury is 'home and always will be'
Football commentator Clive Tyldesley speaks on his upbringing in Bury and media career.
21 Aug 2026,9 mins
Locita Brandy: Manchester Carnival Founder
In 2025, Simone Riley spoke to Locita Brandy, one of the founders of Manchester Carnival.
07 Aug 2026,7 mins
Diane Morgan on Bolton: 'I miss it'
In 2021, Diane Morgan told Phil Trow about her upbringing in Bolton and comedy career.
24 Jul 2026,7 mins
Geoff Hurst: England's World Cup Hat-Trick Hero
How did Geoff Hurst became a football icon? Hear his memories of the 1966 World Cup final
10 Jul 2026,7 mins
Julie Hesmondhalgh: Manchester 'feels like home'
The Corrie star and Adopted Mancunian shared how she brought Hayley Cropper to life.
03 Jul 2026,9 mins
Layton Williams' 'fab times in Manchester'
Simone Riley spoke to Layton Williams in 2024 about his upbringing in Bury.
28 May 2026,7 mins
Lusaint: Manchester's support 'felt so special'
Joel Mitchell spoke to Stretford's own Lusaint ahead of her Manchester Arena debut.
23 May 2026,8 mins
Craig Cash on 'landing on his feet' in comedy
In 2019, Craig Cash told Phil Trow about his upbringing and starting The Royle Family.
15 May 2026,6 mins
Rick Astley: 'A boy with a dream of escaping'
Rick Astley reflects on his difficult childhood and how music granted him an escape.
08 May 2026,5 mins
Gary Neville: 'I'll always be a United player'
Gary Neville reflects on his upbringing and United's legendary treble season.
01 May 2026,8 mins
James' Tim Booth and Jim Glennie 'owe Manchester'
Tim Booth and Jim Glennie from James 'Sit Down' with Joe McGrath to talk Manchester.
15 Apr 2026,9 mins
Dame Sarah Storey: 'I was just a sports fanatic'
Dame Sarah Storey tells Phil Trow how she became a legendary Paralympian.
10 Apr 2026,8 mins
Jason Manford: 'We were poor but we were happy'
Jason Manford dives into his upbringing in Salford and his introduction to comedy.
01 Apr 2026,8 mins