It has always been know for it's famous presenters. In May 2016, two additional digital transmitters were launched at Littleborough and Saddleworth. 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 . You got the feeling most people listened to us. Tony was a stalwart, a safe pair of broadcasting hands. Saving thousands of at-risk audio recordings across the North West of England. Some of the clips below are taken from these conversations. Which Piccadilly Radio DJ sported two pairs of glasses? Pete Reeves does drivetime on Trafford Sound a community station. For the Record Piccadilly Radios 50th Anniversary will be published next year, which their authors describe as a unique book about a unique time.. May they all RIP. Tony is now self-employed as a voice-over, narrator and media trainer. DJ NISH ( BBC RADIO PRESENTER ) Live Dhol players. The Manc - 23rd December 2020. Pete Baker was on Signal for a while. Written by Piccadilly old boys Tony Ingham and Brian Beech, it's the story of the people who made it happen . ENTERTAINMENT DANCE. Last year Tony found a handful of tapes in his house which hadnt been transferred to the archive and deposited them at Archives+. Information for passengers travelling from Manchester Airport. Short clips from broadcasts by Piccadilly Radio and KCBQ Montreal featuring Roy Harper, Frank Zappa, Jerry Garcia, Tim Hudson, John Lennon and Tony Hawkins are re-used here under the fair dealing exclusion for news and review. 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. Copyright 2009 2022 I Love MCR All Rights Reserved. El Bosc brings traditional Spanish tapas to Cheshire, Masons review: Luxurious food set in a towering art deco masterpiece, Better than Guinness? Two of the radio stations most famous personalities have collected a book of their memoirs but want your help too. ", Marks and Spencer shoppers SO horrified by 2 snack in stores they think 'it's April Fool's Day', "Nope. With the addition of Sutton Common, near Macclesfield, the DAB signal has a reliable coverage area that includes Greater Manchester, South Lancashire, most of Cheshire, parts of North East Wales and Merseyside, with much better reception than the FM frequency can provide as 103.0 suffers from co-channel interference from other stations on nearby frequencies. welcome to breakfast on gb news with eamonn holmes . 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. Sheree brings all the laughs on Sunday mornings! . At 8.20am a Downing Street receptionist was transferring Steve Penk's call through to Tony Blair. Speaking of the cashiers, for our final word let us warn you: if you want your treats, make sure to bring cash. Last modified on Sun 15 Jan 2023 19.06 EST. Chris Evans is pictured below who started his radio career at Piccadilly. His passing is a grievous loss. 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. Piccadilly split its services into two on Saturday 3 September 1988. It was fantastic. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Twenty five years ago this week the Mancunian DJ, who was renowned for his hoax calls, pulled off his biggest ever prank. Umberto was a part of Manchester life back in the day, read one tribute. 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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. In 1994, the station's owners Transworld Radio Group were brought by EMAP. . Afterwards, I broadcast for Virgin Radio and . 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. Syndicated national bulletins from Sky News Radio in London are carried overnight. 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. 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. The Duke of Sussex's controversial memoir has become the fastest-selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began in 1998. i'm breakfast on gb news with eamonn holmes. The DAB signal is broadcast from transmitters located at Winter Hill and City Tower, Manchester on the CE Manchester multiplex. Keep tabs on all of the latest news, views and Man United transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. An Image change in the 90s saw the Piccadilly name added to Key 103. With best wishes, Sally. In 1994, Piccadilly (Key 103/Piccadilly 1152) were part of theTransworld Radio Group, which was bought by present ownersBauer Radio(thenEMAP). Radio Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. A ccording to Nielsen BookData, which collects and provides . [9], Hits Radio UK opts out from Manchester's local service for national news bulletins, traffic updates, relevant information and advertising on its national DAB and TV platforms.[10]. Bespoke networked bulletins also air on weekend afternoons, produced from Bauer's Leeds newsroom. Zappa explains why he does not let drugs interfere with his art. The first had to be destroyed along with a live recording. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It still makes me very sad to think about it. 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. 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. My last show was Christmas 1993. Seriously? [4], On 18 April 2018, station owners Bauer Media announced Key 103 would be rebranded and relaunched as Hits Radio Manchester, a CHR-led music station aimed at 25-44 year olds on Monday 4 June 2018. August 2005 edited August 2005 in Jingles Yesterday! It's potentially unsafe for little or medium-sized dogs with thin coats to be outside. Speaking to I LOVE MCR, Tony Ingham said: For many people, Piccadilly Radio was their music and their friend. 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. Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm Hashtag Fridays Zoo Bar Student Sessions. All this talk about Key 103, got me thinking about what a great station Key 103's former incarnation was: Piccadilly. Shafty. 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. My deepest, heartfelt condolences on the passing of a much loved colleague. Manchester is a successful city, but there are many people that suffer. It was terrific to go into shops and hear the station on.. 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