Manchester People Episodes Available now
Locita Brandy: Manchester Carnival Founder
In 2025, Simone Riley spoke to Locita Brandy, one of the founders of Manchester Carnival.
Diane Morgan on Bolton: 'I miss it'
In 2021, Diane Morgan told Phil Trow about her upbringing in Bolton and comedy career.
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
Julie Hesmondhalgh: Manchester 'feels like home'
The Corrie star and Adopted Mancunian shared how she brought Hayley Cropper to life.
David Gray: Manchester is 'who I am'
David Gray spoke to Phil Trow in 2019 about how he'll always be a Mancunian.
Layton Williams' 'fab times in Manchester'
Simone Riley spoke to Layton Williams in 2024 about his upbringing in Bury.
Lusaint: Manchester's support 'felt so special'
Joel Mitchell spoke to Stretford's own Lusaint ahead of her Manchester Arena debut.
Craig Cash on 'landing on his feet' in comedy
In 2019, Craig Cash told Phil Trow about his upbringing and starting The Royle Family.
Rick Astley: 'A boy with a dream of escaping'
Rick Astley reflects on his difficult childhood and how music granted him an escape.
Gary Neville: 'I'll always be a United player'
Gary Neville reflects on his upbringing and United's legendary treble season.
