Your Manchester Extra

Russell T Davies: The Genius Behind Doctor Who, Queer as Folk & More | Exclusive Interview

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:14:53 GMT

Join us for an in-depth conversation with legendary writer and showrunner Russell T Davies as he opens up about his groundbreaking work on Doctor Who, It's a Sin, Queer as Folk, and more. Hear his thoughts on storytelling, representation, the future of television, and what’s next in his creative journey.

🔥 Don’t miss this rare, candid interview with one of TV’s most influential voices.

#RussellTDavies #DoctorWho #Interview #ItsASin #TVWriter #Showrunner

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HIV and Me: Part Two

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

In Part Two of our HIV and Me series, our brave contributor's reveal the ongoing battles they had with telling people they had HIV, and how, for some, its breaking the stigma's attached to HIV have changed and for some re purposed theirs lives to empower a generation.

made is association with ‪Manchester Pride and with grateful thanks to George House Trust.

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HIV and Me: Part One

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:26:20 GMT

Hear stories of the battles with learning about the diagnosis of HIV from a collection of brave contributors' from the Greater Manchester region.

Understand their struggles and how finding out HIV has influenced and changed their live's and the family unit that surround them.

Made in association with ‪Manchester Pride.

With thanks to George House Trust.

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The Sunday Boys and Stephanie Waring

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:57:09 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Michael Betteridge from The Sunday Boys is here talking about their 10th anniversary and their upcoming concerts.

Actress Stephanie Waring joins Belinda and Mark to talk about Hollyoaks and her brand new book.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Kits on or off

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:21:44 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Belinda and Mark are at Lowry, Salford for the launch of James Graham's Dear England.

Former olympian and now actor Matthew Mitcham joins Belinda for a chat about life after speedos, and starring in Jock wearing a jock!

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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The Scout-ish play

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:50:00 GMT

Tonight's Your Manchester Extra is now available.

With Hannah Ellis-Ryan from Her Productions and Sam Cochran from Gigglemug Theatre.

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That'll Be The Horror Show

Sun, 25 May 2025 16:37:40 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Belinda heads to Transylvania, or as we know it, the Palace Theatre, to meet the cast of the Rocky Horror Show musical.

Trevor Payne joins Mark and Belinda to tell us all about the enduring appeal of his Rock n Roll show That'll Be The Day, which has been touring for almost 40 years!

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Dear Detention

Sun, 18 May 2025 17:45:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Gary Clarke of Gary Clarke Dance Company joins us to talk about his new touring dance show DETENTION.

The National Theatre's Dear England kicks off on 29th May at The Lowry and we're joined by cast member Liz White.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Comedy Comeback

Sun, 11 May 2025 18:38:23 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Comedian James Barr joins Mark and Belinda to talk about his new tour I'm Sorry I Hurt Your Son (said my ex to my mum).

Writer and creator of the comedy series Benidorm, Derren Litten, dials in from Spain to talk about the rumours surrounding a new series, plus a very special auction.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Carry On Safely

Sun, 04 May 2025 17:40:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Chris from C&D Security joins Belinda Scandal and Mark Llewellin to talk about Martin's Law and what that means for venue security.

Dave Ainsworth author of When The Carry On Stopped chats about his book and the reason why Britain's most successful comedy film franchise abruptly stopped.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Sounds of Hope

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:45:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Mark Carlin from Sounds From The Other City pops in to the studio to chat about this years anniversary edition of the Salford music festival.

Will and Joe from Hope Mill Theatre join Belinda Scandal and Mark Llewellin to talk about 10 years at Hope Mill.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Dodger's and Fictional Futures

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:34:05 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Larry Dean stops by to tell us about his new tour Dodger

Simon from 53Two and the cast of A Pineapple join Belinda Scandal and Mark Llewellin to talk about this futuristic new play.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Comedy Capers and Tales of Knight's

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:34:21 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Omid Djalili stops by to tell us about his new tour Namaste

Emily Benjamin star of A Knights Tale Musical joins Belinda to talk to us about this world premier opening at Opera House Manchester.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Enjoy Youth and Koala's who can

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:29:29 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Christopher Finn plays Kevin the Koala in the stage adaptation of multi-million-copy-selling series The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, coming to Lowry Salford this week.

Stephen brings us details of our competition, thanks to our sponsors Real Groove Records.

Bright Light Bright Light has carved out quite the career for himself. Hugely influenced by music and cinema from the 80s and 90s, he has won fans of, and recorded with many of his biggest musical icons - Sir Elton John (4 songs together), Erasure, all Scissor Sisters members, Justin Vivian Bond, Niki Haris and Donna De Lory of Madonna fame to name but a few - and toured opening for living legend Cher, Ellie Goulding, John Grant plus, Erasure, Scissor Sisters (on their last tour) and Sir Elton John who he spent a year and half on the road with, playing 55 shows together.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Comedy with Heart

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:24:04 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Welsh, queer and pretty darn hilarious comedian and writer Morgan Rees joins Mark and Belinda ahead of his headlining spot at brew. haha Queer as F*ck Comedy Night.

Chia Phoenix from the cast of Pig Heart Boy tells us about the stage adaptation of Marjorie Blackman's novel coming to Lowry Salford.

Stephen announces our brand new competition, thanks to our sponsors Real Groove Records.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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From the street to the stage

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:06:10 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and training Ltd and Real Groove Records:

Belinda Scandal meets National Television Award winner Peter Ash, who's starring in Peter James' Picture You Dead at The Lowry.

We hear about the 25-26 season from Opera North.

Mark and Belinda have been out on to Canal Street and caught up Adam Zane, John Hamilton, and Carl Austin Behan.

All of this, plus this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Toxic Clementine

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:45:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Nathaniel J Hall is in the studio chatting to Belinda Scandal about the tour of his play Toxic

Critically acclaimed comedien Rosalie Minnitt is here talking about the tour of her show Clementine.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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The Magic of Opera and Classic Novels, sort of

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:22:16 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Ashley Stone popped in to give us his review of Glorious! at Hope Mill Theatre.

Isobel Donkin of Pride and Prejudice sort of chats to Belinda about their up coming run at The Lowry.

and Stephen speaks to Soraya Mafi from Opera North about their production of Mozart's The Magic Flute coming to Salford next week.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Sounds in Glorious! Technicolour

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:45:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Wendi Peters is here to tell us all about the Glorious! story of Florence Foster Jenkins at Hope Mill Theatre until 30th March.

Mark Carlin from Sounds From The Other City pop in to the studio to chat to Mark and Belinda about this years anniversary edition of the Salford music festival.

and Stephen brings us his review of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Opera House Manchester

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Hi de Hi, Hoe de Hoe. It’s Su Pollard

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:46:05 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation’s best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world’s most-loved musicals.

Marjolein Robertson, Shetland-born standup and storyteller, brings her award-nominated show ‘O’ on tour

in 2025 following her complete sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

A truly terrifying theatrical experience created by The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator of Derren Brown’s television and stage shows. Ghost Stories mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique. We're joined by Lucas Albion,

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Richards, Dunne and Hart

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:30:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Charlie Richards from Hold On TO Your Butts is joining us to explain what the shot for shot parody is all about.

Natalie Dunne from The Girl On The Train steamed in to the studio for a chat about the stage adaptation of the best selling thriller.

And Stephen Hart is here to tell us all about his one man show Shadowed Dreamer.

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Watson, Emu and Laws

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:45:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Zoe Watson, Curator of Exhibition: Local / National / International at The Lowry is here.

Musical supernova Jazz Emu chats to Belinda about their show Knight Fever.

Acclaimed comedian Stuart Laws dropped in to the studio to chat to Belinda and Mark about his new tour 'Has to be Joking"

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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The Shark, Sue and Bob Too

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

It's not quite Three Men in a Boat, however The Shark is Broken actor Ashley Margolis is here to tell us all about the Olivier Award nominated show coming to The Lowry this week.

Warren Donnelly, known for starring in hit TV show Shameless, is here to tell all about the new tour of Andrea Dunbar’s Rita, Sue and Bob Too

All of this, plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Comedy, Calamity, and more Comedy

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:07:59 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records It's a comedy extravaganza!

Breakout Scottish stand-up comedian Connor Burns is here talking about his upcoming tour 1994.

Molly-Grace Cutler who plays Adelaide Adams in Calamity Jane comes a-rolling on over the plains ahead of opening night at Manchester Opera House.

BBC New Comedy Award regional finalist Sarah Roberts joins us to talk about her show Silkworm.

Plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Nine Revival

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:30:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Mike Pope and Josh Vince of comedy show Revival of the Fittest are in the studio talking about their show and the cult comedy of the 80s and 90s that inspired them.

Actor Danielle Steers drops in to tell us all about the Hope Mill Theatre production of Nine The Musical in Concert at The Lowry this February.

All this plus this week's Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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New Year, New Me?

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:14:16 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Stephen is Joined in the studio by Mark Llewellin and Belinda Scandal for a catch up.

We're chatting New Years resolutions, what's coming up this year for Your Manchester and even Betty's Hotpot!

Plus this week's Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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The Best of 2024: Part Two

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:10:44 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

We're looking back at some of our favourite interviews of the year.

This week we've got River Medway, Choriza May, Ginger Johnson and Myra Dubois.

All this plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

This week's episode is dedicated to Andrew "Mabel" Burnell and Mark Terence, both huge personalities of the scene, who sadly passed away this week. Our thoughts are with their friends and family.

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The Best of 2024: Part One

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:00:45 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

We're looking back at some of our favourite interviews of the year.

This week we've got Simon and Alex from 53Two, Todrick Hall and Jess Foley of Burlesque the Musical and the writer and director of new play Dark Beautiful and Chaste.

All this plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

We'd like to wish all our listeners a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

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Merry Christmas

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:11:26 GMT

Merry Christmas to all our Listeners.

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra sponsored by Real Groove Records and C&D Security:

Mark and Belinda chat about the history of Panto

Our sponsors Real Groove Records are in the studio.

Plus the Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide

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Panto, Positivity and Pride

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:32:15 GMT

On this week's episode of Your Manchester Extra, sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Comedian Stuart Mitchell joins Belinda for a chat about his upcoming tour.

The cast of adult panto Tinderella are in the studio with Mark and Belinda.

Octagon Theatre Bolton's The Jungle Book cast dial in for a chat about their musical.

Mark's fellow DL David Catterall joins Belinda and Mark in the studio.

All this, plus this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Real Life, Festivities and Fitness

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:44:56 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra, sponsored by Real Groove Records and C&D Security:

The Lowry Launch their Festive Appeal

Evan Garrett talks all things LGBTQ+ Fitness

We meet the people behind the true story of smash hit musical Come From Away.

All this plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Christmas kick off

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:55:04 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra sponsored by Real Groove Records and C&D Security:

Belinda visits The Lowry to find out all about their Christmas show Come From Away

Mark and Belinda chat to two of actors in 53Two's Christmas musical, Bump(s) The Musical

Chris the owner of C&D Security pops by to talk to us about staying safe this winter.

All this plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Christmas Past, Protest, and Panto

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:50:54 GMT

On this week's Your Manchester Extra, sponsored by C&D Security and Real Groove Records:

Jez Dolan of IAP MCR is in the studio chatting about their Protest project, marking 21years since the abolition of section 28

Cosmic empath and siren of South Yorkshire, Myra Dubois is here telling us about her illustrious career and her upcoming panto season,

Musical royalty, Claire Moore joins Belinda for a chat about the upcoming Hope Mill Theatre production of A Christmas Carol nat The Lowry, in which she plays Scrooge.

All this plus our Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide, a note from our sponsors, and more details of our event Kim Woodburn: In Conversation.

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Say it's just two clowns

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:44:41 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra, sponsored by Real Groove Records and C&D Security:

Vivienne Carlyle from Willy Russel's Blood Brothers chats the Mark and Belinda ahead of the show arriving in Manchester.

Comedian Josh Jones stops by for a chat before he's whisked away to dance on ice.

Plus this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Whipping our way through France

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:05:39 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra, sponsored b y Real Groove Records:

Is that a Whip In Your Hand is the question Gavin Robertson is asking, ahead of his production at The Waterside Arts centre

Belinda's special guest's are Dick and Angel Strawbridge from Escape to the Chateau

and our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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It's our Birthday and we're off to the theatre.

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:05:18 GMT

Happy Birthday to Your Manchester Extra. We launched on 5th November 2023 and can't quite believe that was 12 months ago!

A huge thank you to all our listeners, sponsors and supporters, we wouldn't be here without you.

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra, sponsored by Real Groove Records:

Belinda chats to Jackson Fisch, part of the new cast of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake.

Manchester Theatrical joined us in the studio to talk about all the lovely theatre shows coming your way.

All this plus this week Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Hello Eurovision, this is Manchester calling

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:30:02 GMT

On this week's Your Manchester Extra:

Tricia Paoluccio chats to Belinda about the new Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again.

MancHagen Eurovision Festival are here to tell us all about the UK's biggest Eurovision Festival coming to Manchester in April.

All this plus this week's Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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True Crime Just Desserts

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:45:00 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra, sponsored by Real Groove Records:

Belinda chats to Jen Caldwell who stars as Bridget in true-crime rock musical Lizzie at Hope Mill Theatre

Mark is joined my international cabaret sensation Le Gateau Chocolat to talk about their upcoming Manchester shows

Plus our weekly Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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Reviews and Records

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:23:32 GMT

This week Belinda is in the studio talking theatre.

Real Groove Records are here telling us about their new online record store.

Belinda chats to Alex and Simon from 53Two about their return to the stage.

All this plus the Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide.

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Music, Musicals and Marvelous Drag

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:30:51 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Ashley is back chatting music and musicals and the new record store Real Groove Records

Belinda chats to Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson

and Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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Fans Only

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:30:32 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Ashley Stone's here talking all things Kylie!

Belinda meets Geri, the star of Only Grans.

Plus our weekly Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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While the cats away ...

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:00:52 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Stephen and Mark have a catch up in the studio

Belinda and Mark chat to David Hatton about his new book.

Stephen brings you this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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So Long Sally

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:50:14 GMT

Stephen catches up with Belinda after they've both had a night at the theatre.

As Sally St. Claire's final scenes air on Channel 4, Belinda and Mark are joined by Hollyoaks star Annie Wallace.

Stephen brings us this week's Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide.

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Your Manchester Live

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:00:57 GMT

Join Belinda, Mark and Tony for the highlights of Your Manchester Live at Manchester Pride 2024.

We have interviews with Ashley Stone, Viva la Diva, Shania Pain, Rob Madge and the ICON that is Barbara Knox MBE.

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Pride and Joy

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:30:56 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Belinda and Mark bring you the best of Manchester Pride Parade 2024 and find out what pride means to you.

Amy Hailwood Director of new play Joy Unspeakable chats to Stephen about their play aiming to dispel the myths around disordered eating.

Amy assures us "there's some kick ass tunes" in there too!

All this and Your Manchester Extra What's on guide.

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Murder and Maggie

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:55:00 GMT

On this weeks episode:

Paul Keating from Murder on the Orient Express tell us all about the show coming to The Lowry in September.

Matt Tedford, writer and performer of Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho chats to Belinda about the comedy parody coming to The Lowry in September.

Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Scene Festival Special

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 15:20:42 GMT

This week's Your Manchester Extra is a Scene Festival Special.

Belinda Scandal is joined by stars of Queer As Folk Adam Zane and Denise Black to chat about the iconic TV show.

Gary Williams from Scene Festival explains what the festival is all about and what we can expect to see and where.

Stephen brings us a round up of some of the festival highlights in a special Scene Festival edition of Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Belinda Scandal, Mark Llewellin DL and Choriza May

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:50:57 GMT

Belinda and Mark invade the podcast studio this week and tell us all about the upcoming Your Manchester Live at Manchester Pride.

Stephen chats to Mark Llewellin DL about his new book With Friends Like These

Belinda chats to star of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK Choriza May

and Stephen bring us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide

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101 Dalmatians Special

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:57:43 GMT

Mark and Belinda present a special show live from the red carpet at Manchester's Palace Theatre for the gala opening of 101 Dalmatians starring Kym Marsh

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Dark Beautiful and Chaste

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:50:16 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra

Stephen speaks to Marie Greenhalgh, writer, and Becky Kershaw, producer, of the play Dark Beautiful and Chaste.

A play with an all female cast based upon women’s real life stories of adverse childhood experiences and how this has impacted their mental health.

Mark has been to Bottom Mossley

Belinda speaks to Amelia Slater about her play Picking

Stephen brings us this weeks' Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Books, Ben and Brian

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:55:55 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Belinda chats to Georgie Samuels, who's starring in the brand-new musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-selling book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book.

Ben Hart, magician, joins Belinda to talk about his brand new show Hex, coming to Sale Waterside as part of Refract Festival.

Mark has taken to the streets to ask top or bottom?

Ahead of his show at The Lowry next week, we revisit the interview with Brian Conley to find out more about his Third Farewell Tour... to date.

Finally Stephen brings us this weeks' Your Manchester Extra What's on guide.

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Queers, Circus and Coliseum

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:55:35 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Julie Hesmondhalgh tells us about saving the Oldham Coliseum.

Rob Madge tells us about their upcoming tour

Have you been wondering where Lauren Bolton has been? Wonder no further as we speak to actress Cait Fitton.

Shayna Swanson tells us about her upcoming show at The Lowry.

And Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide

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Hairspray, Panto, and Corrie Bad Boy

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:04:56 GMT

Belinda chats with the Solomon Davy and Neil Hurst of Hairspray The Musical.

Mark has been to Stockport Plaza for their Panto launch, and to Tameside for Armed Forces Day.

Belinda visits the cobbles to interview Coronation Streets latest

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Burlesque, Corrie and Armed Forces

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:55:37 GMT

On this weeks show, Belinda interviews Todrick Hall and Jess Foley from Burlesque The Musical

Belinda has been to Coronation Street and to meet DS Swain, actor Vicky Myers.

Mark meanders to Middleton Golden triangle

Izzy has been finding out about Armed Forces Day

And finally, Stephen brings you this weeks' Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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Scripts, Shakespeare, and Showbiz

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:50:00 GMT

On this weeks episode:

Belinda chats to Alexander S Bermange about his musical review show I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical coming to Hope Mill Theatre.

To mark the return of Life of Pi to The Lowry next month, we revisit Belinda's chat to the creative team of the award winning show.

Jordan Broach from Olivier Award nominated music & Juliet chats to Belinda ahead of it's return to Manchester.

Mark has been out to Hollingworth Lake on another of his walks.

And Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Dracula, Disco and the life of The Lowry

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 18:00:23 GMT

Stephen looks back at the IRA bombing of Manchester 28 years ago on 15th June 1996

Belinda and Mark Chat to Killian Macardle from Dracula The Bloody Truth which in at Octagon Theatre Bolton

Izzy has been to The Lowry to find out more about its development over the last 24 years

Belinda chats to Byron of Disco Neurotico which is an innovative new club night for people who struggle in traditional club spaces.

Finally, Stephen finishes the episode with this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide

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2:22 A Guest Story

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:55:00 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Mark chat's to BGT magician Cillian O'Connor

Belinda and Mark talk to the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester,

Belinda has been to Ordsall Hall to meet the cast of 2:22 A ghost story,

and Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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Magic Powers, Blooming Flowers and Castle Towers

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:59:04 GMT

Mark and Belinda hear about Manchester's flower festival, visit the Palace Theatre for Disney's Aladdin and Mark strolls in Castleton

All this plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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Don't Look Back In Anger

Sun, 26 May 2024 17:55:00 GMT

In today's episode, Belinda talks to Brook Tate about his upcoming show which is about born out of religion

Mark has been on one of his walk in Sadleworth

Belinda speaks to the Landmark Trust about the Station Masters House

Stephen has this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide

And on the 7th anniversary of the Manchester Arena Bombing, Mark speaks to Martyn Hett's Mother, Figen Murray.

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Bollywood, Balloons and Dr Ranj

Sun, 19 May 2024 17:59:56 GMT

This week we've got Dr Ranj talking about weight loss injections and musical & Juliet. Rifco Theatre's Frankie goes to Bollywood, and a review of brand new musical 42 balloons. All this plus our weekly What's On Guide.

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Pride, Plays, and Players

Sun, 12 May 2024 18:02:23 GMT

Mark and Belinda bring their unique review skills to some of this weeks theatre shows including Bonnie and Clyde, Julian Clary and The Kite Runner

Darren Adams tells us all about the importance of Pride in Trafford

Comedian Michelle Brasier tells us about her new show coming to Manchester

Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's In Guide

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Canines, Concerts and Comedy

Sun, 05 May 2024 17:59:51 GMT

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra,

Izzy learns about the dogs helping the hearing impaired

Stephen brings us the highlights of the new Hallé 2024/25 season.

Belinda speaks with famous comedian Rhod Gilbert.

Finally Stephen brings us the Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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The Voice, the lowdown and Leeds

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:00:20 GMT

Mark chats to singer Vince Freeman and hears about a new play tackling a difficult issue

Izzy visits a community project in Stalybridge

Mark has been over the Pennines to Leeds

Stephen brings you this weeks What's On Guide

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Daniel, Dance and Democracy

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:00:29 GMT

Legend Daniel O' Donnel joins Belinda and Mark to talk about his upcoming show in Blackpool

Belinda grills local politician Jon - Connor Lyons

Ballet Rambert dance onto the stage

And Stephen brings you the Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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The Wonderful Wizard of Hyde and beyond

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:10:46 GMT

Belinda and Mark talk with The Vivenne all about 'The Wizard of Oz',

Mark has been to Hyde

Programming director of The Lowry, Matt Eames, joins the team in the studio

Finally, we bring our weekly what's on guide.

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Heights, Hilarity and Hillbillies

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:00:20 GMT

Belinda, Izzy and Mark chat with Vicky Entwistle, Alasdair Beckett King and Liam Withnail about some upcoming cracking shows.

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Rochdale, Corrie Legend, and Some Enchanted Evening

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:01:22 GMT

Izzy has been to the recently renovated Rochdale Town Hall

Mark brings us an update on his close friend Julie Goodyear and shares an important film from Alzheimer’s Society.

Sam Pope from the newly formed English Musical Theatre Orchestra joins us to talk about their first concert Some Enchanted Evening.

Carl Austin-Behan talks to us about plans for Manchester's Gay Village.

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Nuns, Dachshunds, and Come from aways

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:57:29 GMT

On this weeks episode:

Belinda and Mark chat to the stars of 2:22 A Ghost Story ahead of its run at The Lowry

Mark has been on a walk around Castlefield in Manchester

Michael has been to see Sister Act The Musical

Izzy has been to Bolton to meet a charity partying with Dachshunds

We were at the Lowry for the Come From Away launch

And finally Stephen brings you the Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide

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Celebrating Six years of Your Manchester

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:56:06 GMT

Happy Sixth birthday to Your Manchester

We've gone back through the archives and found the original theme tune, we're bringing you a selection of the best interviews from Your Manchester's Six years, and there's a whole host of birthday messages.

We have interviews from star of stage and screen Harriet Thorpe, the South Yorkshire Siren herself, Jane McDonald and in honour of the sold out run of The Gap at Hope Mill Theatre Denise Welch joins Belinda in the studio.

All this plus our weekly Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Bruce Sudano and Other Interesting things

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:00:07 GMT

Bruce Sudano Husband of Donna Summer joins Belinda and Mark,

Other Guests this week to The Pat Phoenix Studios are Tamsyn Kelly and Lucca Chadwick Patel

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Books, Books and more Books

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:00:15 GMT

On this weeks episode we've gone book crazy.

We're joined by authors Adrian Slatcher and Dave Haslam who are here talking about their new books, plus Izzy has been down to The Portico Library.

All this and more including our weekly what's on guide.

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Twelve Angry Men, All Killa No Filla and The Fizz.

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:57:41 GMT

Star of stage and screen, Jason Merrells, talks to Mark and Belinda about Twelve Angry Men coming to The Lowry this week.

Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, are here chatting about the 10th Anniversary of their smash-hit true crime podcast.

Jay Aston, of The Fizz, talks to Mark and Belinda about winning Eurovision with Bucks Fizz, and her life since.

Ashley went to see Unfortunate at The Lowry and shares with us his review of the untold story of Ursula the sea witch

Finally, Stephen brings you our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide.

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Mamma Rose, Ariel and a Naked Nolan

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:57:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Belinda and Mark chat to Jody Prenger ahead of Gypsy the Musical in Concert at Manchester Opera House
River Medway brings us all the insider information on the musical parody Unfortunate The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch
Marks here plugging his fundraiser for the Guide Bridge Theatre
Coleen Nolan bares all about her tour Naked
Finally, Stephen brings you our weekly what's on guide.

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Dragons, Gardens, and Exhibitions

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:55:25 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Izzy has been finding out about Chinese New Year and how the people of Manchester celebrate
Mark has been to Daisy Nook Garden Centre and has some gardening tips for this time of year
Belinda talk to Jo Lathwood about their new exhibition at The Lowry
Mark explores the Daisy Nook area and its history
Finally, Stephen brings you our weekly what's on guide.

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Hope

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:55:13 GMT

This weeks episode features one of our favourite theatres, Hope Mill Theatre.

Belinda chats to Artistic Director and Founder, Joseph Houston, about the future of Hope Mill. She also caught up with Denise Welch who was in rehearsals for upcoming show The Gap.

Stephen brings us info on a new campaign to save the hospitality industry, and we round up the episode with our weekly what's on guide.

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Brian Conley , Trams and the Stalybridge walk

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:00:16 GMT

On this episode belinda Scandal talks with Tv legend Brian Conley and a surprising addition to his upcoming live Show

Mark Llewellin goes off on a wander around Stalybridge

Izzy Bushell investigates the usefully of the Metrolink in Manchester

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Raconteur, Rocky and Rambling

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:43:41 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:

Mark chats to star of stage and screen Jim Whelan about his 50 year career
Belinda is joined by Joe Allan from The Rocky Horror Show ahead of its return to Manchester Opera House
Mark continues his series of walks rounds Greater Manchester, this time he's in Tameside
Finally, Stephen brings you our weekly what's on guide.

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New Year, New Resolutions, and New Walks

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:55:38 GMT

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra we see in the new with Stephen and Ashley.

Stephen chats to Ashley about new years resolutions and "100 tiny changes to transform your life"

Mark has been to Dukinfield in Tameside and talks about the links to Corrie and Last of the Summer Wine

Finally, Jo Britton joined Belinda in the studio to continue the chat on New Year's resolutions, and other ways to start the year off in the right way.

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Review of 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:54:00 GMT

In our final, bumper episode of 2023, Stephen is joined in the studio by fellow theatre reviewer Ashley Stone.

They look back at their highlights on 2023, and look forward to what's coming to Manchester in 2024.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.

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Merry Christmas from Your Manchester

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:00:48 GMT

On this Christmas Eve episode of Your Manchester Extra I pay a visit to Islington Mill, the home of Your Manchester, to chat to Belinda and Mark about the show, and our plans for 2024.

Merry Christmas to all our listeners.

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Christmas, Comedy and Concerts

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:25:59 GMT

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra

Mark’s back with an update on his book writing

Belinda and Mark went to Daisy Nook Garden centre to find out more about their Christmas displays

Mark has been hanging round in Sackville Gardens and is bringing us more of the history of Manchester

Jack Mabon chats to comedian Connor Burns

Finally, Stephen brings you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week.

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It's Panto season. Oh yes it is.

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:38:09 GMT

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra

Mark has been walking round Manchester giving us his historical insights. This time he’s been to Peter Street and Lever Street.
Belinda and Stephen were at the Opera House for the Jack and The Beanstalk Press Night.
Mark brings us his top 10 Panto’s of the season
Finally, Stephen brings you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week.

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Fantastically Great Christmas Markets on a Bear Hunt

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:59:03 GMT

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra

1.Belinda chats to Ben Hastings about The Lowry’s Family Christmas show – We’re going on a bear hunt.

2.Shaun O’hara brings us a festive piece about the Manchester Christmas Markets

3.Fantastically Women who changed the world comes to the Lowry this week and Belinda chats to Nicola Chang, the Assistant Music Director.

4.Finally, Stephen will be bringing you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week.

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Manchester, Christmas Trees and The Good Enough Mum's Club

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:14:59 GMT

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra

1.New Presenter Izzy Bushell is here to tell us what makes Manchester Great
2.Mark Llewelin and Belinda Scandal went to Daisy Nook Garden Centre to talk Christmas Trees
3.Michael Adams chats to Emily Beecher about her show The Good Enough Mums Club
4.I’ll be bringing you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week

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Theatre, Football, and LGBTQ+ Film

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:09:49 GMT

Welcome back to Your Manchester Extra.

On this week's episode:

-A familiar voice returns to the studio

-Mark Llewellin has been chatting to Long Time friend Iain Cheeseman about theatre and football!

-Ashley Stone went to see the new Stock Aitken Waterman Musical I Should Be So Lucky, and he'll be telling us all about it.

-New presenter Izzy Bushell chats to Scott Cunningham about the poster he’s created celebrating 100 LGBTQ+ films.

-Finally, I’ll be bringing you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week.

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Neighbours and Sasha Velour

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:00:56 GMT

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New Season

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:02:45 GMT

Welcome to the brand new Your Manchester Extra podcast.

Your host Stephen brings you exclusive just for the podcast content, the best of the weekly tv show and more.

On this weeks episode:

Mark has been to London and takes a stroll round Highgate Cemetery and reviews Back Stairs Billy.

Belinda speaks to Fiona Moss from the Natalie Kate Moss Trust - our charity partner

Stephen reviews To Wong Foo The Musical at Hope Mill Theatre and brings you our what's on guide

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Cotton, Quiz Comedy

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:45:59 GMT

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Masques and Drag Queens

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:58:13 GMT

Its all happenig on this weeks show as Belinda And Micheal . talk Opera and Musicals

Featuring two exclusives

The first is Coronation Street the second is To Wong Foo. coming to the Hope Mill Theatre later this year

Mark Llewellin is on his walk around Manchester

Its a non stop 26 mins all about Manchester

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Corrie, Horror and Podcasts

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:15:05 GMT

All the gossip from Coronation Street, plus a spooky cabaret and part 4 of the walks of Manchester

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Return of Neighbours and the Secrets of Manchester

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:08:57 GMT

This week Michael speaks with the cast of Aussie soap opera Neighbours Alan Fletcher And Georgie Stone. Mark is out and about gain on the streets of Manchester learning the secrets of a city that once was. and belinda Speak with guys at factory International

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Who Should Be So Lucky? - Your Manchester Podcast

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:44:26 GMT

Belinda's had a busy week as she's been to the launch party of the new I Should Be So Lucky musical where she spoke with several cast members as well as Pete Waterman and Debbie Isitt. She's also been speaking with Siva Kaneswaran about the new La Bamba musical as well as checking out the new exhibition at Manchester Museum. It's a packed show this week!

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Your Manchester

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:16:32 GMT

James Barr and Garry Starr talk to Brandon about their upcoming shows

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Your Manchester

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:51:13 GMT

Hosted by Belinda scandal and Michael Adams this weeks show features talk about Hale Barns Festival, and the new rock musical from Hope Mill Theatre Lizard Boy

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Your Manchester

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:08:13 GMT

The perfect Podcast for a Saturday Night as Belinda Scandal speaks with Whigfield

Michael Adams also speaks With star of Sister Act Lizzie Bea

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Your Manchester

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:53:45 GMT

A full show featuring up coming plays in Manchester

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Your Manchester

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:08:07 GMT

This week Belinda and Carol Ann bring you an episode about Lord of the dance and the re invention of Shakespeare

#wherethecitycomestotalk

#talktalk

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Your Manchester

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 09:40:38 GMT

live 

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Jubilee Special

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:26:57 GMT

Jubilee Weeekend is here so why not enjoy our latest Podcast of YOUR MANCHESTER, Featuring Belinda Scandal, Brandon McCaffrey Carol ann Whitehead and Hayley Cartwright

With Special journeys from Mark Llewellin

and whats on from Michael Adams

#wherethecitycomestotalk

#talktalk

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Celebrating 250 Episodes

Mon, 30 May 2022 21:28:11 GMT

This week all the team are together in studio. celebrating 250 episodes of Your Manchester. With many special guests throughout . Including a look back at the exclusiveinterview with Julie Goodyear aka Bet Gilroy

#wherethecitycomestotalk

#talktalk

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Your Manchester with Henry Lewis and Sophie Willan

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:29:17 GMT

This week Brandon and Bel are back with Live chat from award winners Sophie Willan (almas Not Normal) and Henry Lewis (Play that goes wrong)

With Chat from Jack Cameron Dickinson and The Gin Legend Charlie Hoosen Sykes

#talktalk

#wherethecitycomestotalk

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Your Manchester VE DAY SPECIAL

Sun, 15 May 2022 18:18:24 GMT

This special episode is all about VE Day, and its effects on the modern world

#talktalk

#wherethecitycomestotalk

#chatterbox

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Your Manchester

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:36:07 GMT

The Award Nominated show is back With stories from all around Manchester

#wherethcitycomestotalk

#talktalk

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Your Manchester Feat-Danielle Steers, Adam Cooper and Divina De campo

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:50:20 GMT

Our podcast is here hosted By Belinda Scandal and Brandon McCaffrey

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Your Mancherster with Tom Prior And Carl Austin Behan OBE

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:24:43 GMT

This week we discuss The release of Firebird with Actor and co writer of the film Tom Prior, We also talk all the issues of the day with Carl Austin and get a Cheekt hello from Creator of The Dale Wingbottom experience Matt Crowther.

Brandon and Belinda also bring you all the regular features from segment presenters Hayley and Mojo Queen Jo Britton

#wherethecitycomestotalk

#manchester

#talkshow

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Ruthie Henshall, Jinx Monsoon, Robin Hawkes and so much more!!!

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:18:50 GMT

Another Fun filled entertainment spectacular hosted by Belinda Scandal, and Hayley Cartwright. This week our dou speak with Theatre legend Ruthie Henshall ahead of her arrival in Hope Mill production Passion, We speak with Major Scales and Jinx Monsoon .

Plus Robin Hawkes talks all things theatre at the Opera House and Palace Theatre

#theatre #talkshow #talktalk

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Your Manchester

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:51:03 GMT

Its Busy, Busy Busy! So be our guest as Brandon and Belinda hit the red carpet to speak to the VIP's

all this plus your regular Podcast featurettes

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YOUR mANCHESTER (EP58)

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:13:05 GMT

Gavin Lee, Julian Gray and Jac Yarrow

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Your Manchester The Neighbours Special

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:37:26 GMT

We are #celebratingneighbours this week with Actor and legend Alan Fletcher aka DR Karl Kennedy

we Also speak to the latest Marius- Will Callan coming to the Lowry Theatre

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Your Manchester (57)

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:45 GMT

Join belinda and Brandon as they speak with Carol ann whitehead, Charlie Whittham and Stuart Lindon Rhodes

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Your Manchester (ep56)

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:12:33 GMT

Another full episode of chat, and special features, This week focusing hard on #IWD2022, With Carol Ann Whitehead, Belinda Scandal and a host of guests

#lowry #IWD222

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Episode 55 With Jake Quickenden

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:05:08 GMT

On this show we speak with Jake Quickenden about Footloose The Musical, We talk Shakespeare with Terri Jade Donovan. Plus all the favourite features you enjoy from Your Manchester #wherethecitycomestotalk

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Your Manchester 54

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:11:45 GMT

On this week's show Belinda and Brandon are speaking with Johannes Radebe from Strictly, ahead of his Freedom Tour , plus frank chat with Amy Anzel from the Aprentice

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Your Manchester ep 53

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:32:13 GMT

Christina Bianco, impressionist of the stars and Kerry Ellis talk all things show business with Belinda and Brandon . Also we talk with John Hamilton and of course there's all the news from what hot both on Tv, and around Manchester

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Your Manchester 52

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:31:06 GMT

Live with Julie Hesmondhalgh

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Episode 51

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:13:23 GMT

Listen again to some extracts from this

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Episode 50

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:26:32 GMT

Listen again to some of the guests from our latest show

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Episode 49

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:46:05 GMT

Brandon and Belinda chat to Su Pollard, Stephen Webb and Carlos Pons Guerra

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Episode 48

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:11:34 GMT

Belinda chats to former Corrie actor Bruce Jones, finds out about The School of Rock at The Palace Theatre and lots more !

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Episode 47

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:27:39 GMT

Brandon and Belinda present a Christmas Edition of the Show

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Episode 46

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:37:05 GMT

Brandon and Belinda present the best of this weeks guests

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Episode 45

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:49:15 GMT

Brandon and Belinda chat to Peter Duncan, Jo Britton & Santa !

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Episode 44

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:37:52 GMT

Brandon and Belinda chat to this weeks guests

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Episode 43

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 13:37:47 GMT

Belinda chats to Nathanial Hall & Craig Whittaker plus she explores this years Christmas Markets

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Episode 42

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 17:15:52 GMT

Brandon and Belinda chat to Ben De La Creme, Jinkx Monsoon, Sally Ann Triplett and Chris Harper

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Episode 41

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:56:06 GMT

Brandon and Belinda present some of the great guests we have chatted to this week. Including Joann Condon, Katie Mulgrew and the owner of Nells Pizza

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Episode 40

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:30:33 GMT

Belinda and Carol Ann talk to our guests from the past 7 days

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Episode 39

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:08:00 GMT

Belinda talks to the best of our guests from the past 7 days.

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Episode 38

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 15:16:29 GMT

Brandon and Belinda look back at the best of the guests from the past 7 days

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Episode 37

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:20:38 GMT

Belinda and Carol Ann chat to actress Madison Firth, Drag Queen Misty Chance, Mental Health Champion Abz Abby and Stockport Campaigner Aba Graham

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Episode 36

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:52:57 GMT

Belinda and Brandon chat to the cast of this years Panto at the Manchester Opera house, Gary Manners gives us some pointers on where to go on holiday, Drag Race Star Willam drops in and theres a chat with the new presenters of Gaydio Breakfast

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Episode 35

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:50:12 GMT

Brandon and Belinda find out more about The Sunday Boys, chat to Tyler Butterworth and hear about a show coming to Hope Mill Theatre next week !

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Episode 34

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:25:06 GMT

Belinda and Hayley look back at the best of the guests from the past 7 days.

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Episode 33

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:22:00 GMT

Belinda and Hayley look back at the guests from the past 7 days

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Episode 32

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:08:23 GMT

Brandon and Belinda chat to Kevin Cruise ahead of his Pride gigs, Joseph Lidster tells us about the audio version of a gay play set in Manchester and we review the 3 biggest shows in Greater Manchester this week !

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Episode 31

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:11:27 GMT

Belinda and Carol Ann look back at the best of the guests from the past 7 days

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Episode 30

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:38:12 GMT

Brandon and Belinda chat to Mark Fletcher from Manchester Pride, Smyth Harper from the LGBT Foundation and Anton Arenko about the film "A Manchester Story"

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Episode 29

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:03:25 GMT

Brandon and Belinda chat to author Paul McQuade, local legend Dave Haslem plus they find out about the plans to reopen the Palace Theatre and Opera House.

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Episode 28

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:08:29 GMT

Julie Goodyear MBE speaks EXCLUSIVELY to Your Manchester. Mark Lewellin travelled to her home in Heywood to chat to the star about her life on and off screen. This is the FULL interview and includes parts not previously broadcast !

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Episode 27

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:59:29 GMT

Belinda and Brandon chat to Emma Dears and Paul Usher. Plus Mark Llewellin presents Part 2 of his chat with Julie Goodyear and we find out all about the Kandy Kabin

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Episode 26

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:36:55 GMT

Belinda and Brandon look back at our guests from the past 7 days. This week Julie Goodyear talks about her career and Coronation Street. We find out the latest about local venue 53Two and catch up with Divina De Campo

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Episode 25

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:30:47 GMT

Carl Austin Behan and Belinda Scandal chat to Collabro, Darren Knight from the George House Trust and Gary Manners from the Travel Councillors.

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Episode 24

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:17:37 GMT

Belinda and Michelle chat to actor Brian Capron about his upcoming appearance at Stockport plaza, Mike Heath tells us about the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival and Rebecca tells us about a pop up Festival at Tatton Park.

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Episode 23

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:25:33 GMT

Belinda and Carol Ann find out more about this years Barnaby Bright Festival

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Episode 22

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:06:11 GMT

Hayley Cartwright and Brandon McCaffrey bring you the highlights of this weeks guests on Your Manchester.

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Episode 21

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:23:18 GMT

Belinda and Brandon find out about the Reopening of the Lowry, The Libraries Festival and remember Hilda Ogden

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Episode 20

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:29:00 GMT

Belinda and Brandon looks back at this weeks guests on Your Manchester

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Episode 19

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:25:47 GMT

Brandon McCaffrey presents highlights of this weeks guests on Your Manchester. Including Nathan McMullen, Mattia Paradiso, Mark Llewellin and Frank Dowd.

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Episode 18

Sat, 15 May 2021 17:30:57 GMT

Shel and Bel find out about the Skarlette and chat to Darren about the reopening of the Waterside in Sale

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Episode 17

Thu, 06 May 2021 21:09:08 GMT

Shel and Bel chat to Katy Lipson and Terri Fox

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Episode 16

Sun, 02 May 2021 11:52:01 GMT

Belinda and Brandon find out about the Queer Contact Festival and chat to Councillor Jon Connor Lyons

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Episode 15

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:16:14 GMT

Its Belinda's Birthday - Shel surprises her with some great guests and Belinda gets a proposal she could not refuse

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Episode 14

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:05:45 GMT

Belinda and Brandon chat to TVs Andy Clarke about sensible drinking and getting naked. Mark Lewellyn shares some Corrie secrets about Pat Phoenix and Titters pops in for a chinwag !

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Episode 13

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:15:23 GMT

Belinda and Michelle chat to Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, Lady Bushra talks about Drive In Drag and Gary Manners gives us some great advice and tips on Staycations.

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Episode 12

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:12:59 GMT

Belinda and Brando chat to a host of guests this week. Denise Black, Paul Bradley, Clare Galbrath and Paul Blinkhorn talk about a new online play. Shane Nolan tells us about his Swing Show thats coming to our region and Comedian Mark Biddlestone tells us about the secret of his success on Tik Tok.

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Episode 11

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:16:00 GMT

Divina De Campo chats to Belinda Scandal about her life and work.

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Episode 10

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:22:15 GMT

Shel and Bel chat to Asttina Mandela, The We Love Mcr charity - find out more about Coffee for Craig and a play based Dorian Gray with Mancunian influences !

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Episode 9

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:14:35 GMT

Belinda and Brandon chat to Mark Fletcher from Manchester Pride, Lib Dem Candidate for Metro Mayor Simon Lepori, Emma Kenny (about the Harry and Meghan interview) and Coronation Street fanatic Mark Lewellyn.

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Episode 8

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:49:39 GMT

Belinda and Carol Ann present a special show focussing on the achievements of women

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Episode 7

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:33:48 GMT

Belinda chats to Crystal, Vinegar Strokes & Tia Kofi from Ru Pauls Drag Race plus 2Che from The Voice and Carl Austin Behan tells us about the return of his medals.

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Episode 6

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:05:35 GMT

Shel and Bel chat to actress Harriet Thorpe, find out about how Manchester Camerata operates in a virtual world and hear more about Life Drawing Classes in Manchester.

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Episode 5

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:40:15 GMT

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Manchester & more !

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Celebrating LGBT History Month

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:35:42 GMT

Belinda Scandal is joined by Brandon McCaffrey to celebrate LGBT History month. They are joined by Carl Austin Behan, Tony Cooper, Nathaniel Hall, Annie Wallace, Daniel Brocklebank, Owain Wyn Evans and Darren Knight.

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Mind Body and Soul

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:11:36 GMT

Bel and Shel chat to former Rugby player Keagan Hirst, Psychologist Emma Kenny and Chef Scott Eckersley

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Series 2 Episode 2

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

Shel and Bel are back with more from Manchester - the greatest city in the world. This week they chat to actor Sam Retford, find out about the Pottervision Podcast, explore a new company called QueerLit and Len Grant tells us about his books based in Greater Manchester

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Health and Wellbeing

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:29:55 GMT

Belinda and Carol Ann chat to Jo Britton, Kate O'Brien and Aaron Hornback

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Episode 29

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 12:00:45 GMT

Carol Ann Whitehead chats to Oscar winning Producer, Actress and Theatre Director Julie Foy

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Episode 28

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 20:12:02 GMT

Belinda and Carol Anne are joined by Claire Marie Boggian and Lady Sharon plus guest appearances from Paul Rudd, Michelle Eagleton and Father Christmas !

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Episode 27

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 14:20:52 GMT

Belinda, Dale and William find our about Motorcycle makeovers and Manchester City of Literature.

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Episode 26

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:43:19 GMT

Belinda is joined by Dale Wingbottom to present this weeks show. They chat to Carl Austin Behan, find out about Strictly NHS and Singing Medicine. Plus Mark Llewelyn gives us an update on the auction of The Jewels of Julie Goodyear and Alexander Stuart tells us about his latest single.

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Episode 25

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:39:22 GMT

Belinda and Carol Ann chat to High St Campaigner Matt Baker, Esther Morrison from Paprika Food Consultancy, Photographer Ngozi Ugochuckwu, Sue from Isabella Loves and Miranda Kaunang from Emerge Manchester

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Episode 24

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:05:05 GMT

Shel and Bel find out about "The Jewels of Julie Goodyear", chat to Rob from Barber Below, Sarah from Morton Man and Bruce Turner tells us about a great event in aid of Ronald McDonald House.

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Episode 23

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 20:06:13 GMT

Belinda chats to Divina De Campo, Emma Kenny and finds out about a mystery gift box.

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Episode 22

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:55:26 GMT

Kelly Wilde chats to Belinda

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Episode 21

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:43:28 GMT

The creator of the TV series Benidorm, Darren Litten chats to Belinda

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Episode 20

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:55:42 GMT

Belinda chats to Nathan Morris

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Episode 19

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:44:02 GMT

Hannah Hobley and Belinda chat to Steve Royale and find out more about Cadmans Dance Centre.

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Episode 18

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:28:47 GMT

Belinda chats to Iain Scott from Canal Street Online abut his latest business venture and Paul Wilkins chats about a production called "Bah Humbug"

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Episode 17

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:41:09 GMT

Legend of Stage and Screen Harriet Thorpe chats to Belinda

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Episode 16

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 20:31:16 GMT

Shel and Bel chat to Crissy Rock, Chef Scott Eckersley and they find out about a new film called SAM

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Lunchtime Live Show 3

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:25:02 GMT

Belinda talks Art With Baiba

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Lunchtime Live Show 2

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:12:28 GMT

Legend of Musical Theatre Ria Jones chats to Belinda about all things musical and her amazing career

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Lunchtime Live Show 1

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:20:47 GMT

Belinda chats to Carl Austin Behan in the first of our Lunchtime Live Shows.

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Episode 12

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 11:50:26 GMT

Carol Ann Whitehead joins Belinda and guests for a special show celebrating Black History Month

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Episode 11

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:59:21 GMT

This week we hear about a new cookbook called "More than a Manchester Tart", Luke Montague talks about living with Tourettes and the team from the Blaxkcurrent Podcast tell us about their creation.

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Episode 10

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:33:55 GMT

Shel and Bel chat to Johnny & George from the Bette Midler Show and Caroline from the Manchester Camerata

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Episode 9

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:56:16 GMT

Belinda is joined by guest presenter Carol Ann Whitehead. They chat to Tony D Cooper about the state of the hospitality industry and find out all about Glamsticks

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Episode 8

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:16:17 GMT

This week Belinda chats to DJ Brandon Forbid and Emma from ECBC

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Episode 7

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 23:18:52 GMT

Shel and Bel find out about the Village Angels, chat to Greg from the band Glass Ankle and actor Andrew Lancel drops in to talk about his latest theatre project.

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Episode 6

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:49:47 GMT

Shel and Bel chat to Divina De Campo, Gaydio presenter Ricky Williams and Cllr John Connor-Lyons

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Episode 5

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:19:20 GMT

This week we hear about "Sunday Night In" in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer. Shel and Bel are joined by Nikki Barraclough, Paul Pashley and Justin Eagleton to talk about their contributions to a night of fundraising

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Episode 4

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:53:00 GMT

This week we find out peoples thoughts on the current social distancing rules in Manchester, we speak to The Running Manc, Emma Carrodus from Tropic Skincare and we hear more about Frank and Fox clothing

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Episode 3

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:38:20 GMT

Michelle and Belinda chat to Georgia from the Little Lockdown Bakery, Manchester Drag Queen Alexis Stone and Carol Ann Whitehead about her latest award.

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Episode 2

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:10:21 GMT

Belinda Scandal and Michelle Eagleton chat to Mark Fletcher from Manchester Pride. Musicians Dan McDwyer and Holly tell all about their latest project, Gary Manners brings us the latest advice on holidays and our 'Titters' tells us a fascinating and true story from his past.

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Episode 1

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:11:04 GMT

We talk to @DannyBMiller about his charity event which started in Stockport, @CarlAustinBehan talks about this years Manchester Pride, Podcaster @ScottyMcGlynn tells us what he's been up to and Ben Wilson tells us about @JustOutTheatre

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