Piccadilly Radio 261
Piccadilly was the pioneering and fearless radio station which launched the careers of national personalities such as Chris Evans, Timmy Mallett, Gary Davis, Mark Radcliffe, Andy Crane, Steve Penk and the late Andy Peebles, plus a host of journalists , TV and film producers, businessmen and women and entrepreneurs.
At the same time, it discovered and nurtured local personalities who had never worked in radio before such as Susie Mathis,
Phil Wood, Dave Ward, Mike Shaft, James Stannage,
Mike Sweeney, Becky Want,
James H Reeve and Stu Allan.
They all became a huge part of listeners’ daily lives.
This site has been put together by former members of the radio station, and is run not-for-profit.
Please enjoy a special 17-chapter AUDIO version of the Piccadilly story featuring the voices from the station. The audiobook is free of charge, but please consider a donation to the Christie. Thank you!
Not got your copy of For The Record yet?
This is the excellent book by Brian Beech and Tony Ingham, (and Timmy Mallett just LOVES his copy!) now available from all good bookstores or simply click the link to order from Amazon UK.
173 pages of pure entertaining nostalgia, with many behind-the-scenes stories never told before!
Now there's an exclusive FREE new audiobook based on the best selling "For the Record" book. 17 audio chapters, almost 5 hours of memories, interviews with your favourite personalities, those iconic jingles and the full story of how Piccadilly Radio, launched on April 2nd 1974, became the UK's most successful radio station. Thanks to all the contributors to these chapters. It was produced at the audio studios of former Piccadilly DJ Pete Baker. Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD ALL AUDIOBOOK mp3 FILES HERE:
All profits from this project go to The Christie, and if you enjoy what we have for you on this site, please make a donation here, thank you.
Click the link or use the QR code to donate.
BONUS TRACK
Listen to Piccadilly archive programmes!
Manchester Central Library is home to many magnetic tapes that have recorded many historic programmes that were produced at Piccadilly Radio. Slowly but surely, and subject to funding, the old tapes are being digitised for all to enjoy.
This is an important project which will save the programmes from decay and make them accessible to future generations for research and enjoyment.
The sound archive department at Manchester Central Library already has digitalised some material which means anyone can visit the library and listen to a range of Piccadilly Radio programmes for free.
Ask the staff at the library for more information.
Here is a short taster of Dave Ward with Suzi Quatro!
https://northwestsoundheritage.org/2021/07/26/uap-009-piccadilly-radio/
Further information about other audio archives is here: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/soundarchive