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Manchester People

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

Radio Manchester,9 episodes

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David Gray: Manchester is 'who I am'
David Gray spoke to Phil Trow in 2019 about how he'll always be a Mancunian.
19 Jun 2026,8 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