Mark Radcliffe's account of the Manchester scene, beginning with his recollection of the 1976 punk revolution with contributions from Mick Hucknall, Pete Shelley and Mike Pickering. Show more
Mark Radcliffe recalls Manchester's role in the 1960s beat boom with the help of Graham Nash and Dave Lee Travis. Show more
The Mancunian Way
Episode 1: Parts 1 and 2
1 hour
Mark Radcliffe looks at the Manchester punk scene and the 1960s beat boom with contributions from Mick Hucknall, Pete Shelley, Mike Pickering, Graham Nash and Dave Lee Travis. Show more
The Mancunian Way
Episode 2: Parts 3 and 4
1 hour
Mark Radcliffe talks to Tony Wilson about his unique record label and focuses on mainstream Manchester acts such as 10cc, Simply Red and M People. Show more
The Mancunian Way
Episode 3: Parts 5 and 6
1 hour
Mark Radcliffe looks at the Madchester years, when The Hacienda was Manchester's leading club, and at how the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays revolutionised rock and pop. Show more
Part 3 Factory. Mark Radcliffe talks to Tony Wilson about his unique record label and part 4 focuses on mainstream acts such as 10cc, Simply Red & M People. First broadcast 2001. Show more
5: Mark Radcliffe looks back at the Madchester Years. 6: Mark chats with Noel Gallagher about Oasis. He also talks to Doves, Badly Drawn Boy and Elbow. First broadcast 2001. Show more
Mark Radcliffe talks to Tony Wilson, whose Factory label restored Manchester bands to the international stage in the 1980s and 90s. Show more