For the Record: Celebrating Piccadilly Radio's 50th Anniversary 1974-2024

For the Record: Celebrating Piccadilly Radio's 50th Anniversary, 1974 to 2024 is a book that looks back at the early years of the most popular and successful mixed news and entertainment radio station in the country, Piccadilly Radio. It was listened to and loved by millions of people across the Northwest and launched the careers of national personalities such as Chris Evans, Timmy Mallett, Gary Davis, Mark Radcliffe, Andy Crane, Steve Penk, and Andy Peebles. It also discovered and nurtured local personalities who became a huge part of listeners' daily lives, such as Susie Mathis, Phil Wood, Dave Ward, Mike Shaft, James Stannage, Mike Sweeney, Becky Want, and Stu Allen. The book is written in a fun, light-hearted, anecdotal, and self-deprecating style and includes photographs of the people who became household names and memories from listeners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: i2i Publishing

For the Record: Celebrating Piccadilly Radio's 50th Anniversary, 1974 to 2024, takes a nostalgic journey back to the early years of what became the most beloved and successful mixed news and entertainment radio station in the country. Piccadilly was the trailblazing and audacious radio station that launched the careers of national icons like Chris Evans, Timmy Mallett, Gary Davis, Mark Radcliffe, Andy Crane, Steve Penk, and Andy Peebles, as well as a host of journalists, TV and film producers, businessmen, and women, and entrepreneurs. Simultaneously, it unearthed and nurtured local personalities who had never ventured into the realm of radio before, such as Susie Mathis, Phil Wood, Dave Ward, Mike Shaft, James Stannage, Mike Sweeney, Becky Want, and Stu Allen. These individuals seamlessly integrated into the fabric of listeners' daily lives, becoming integral components of Piccadilly's enduring legacy. Written in a delightful, light-hearted, anecdotal, and self-deprecating style, the book transports readers back in time to the characters, music, and significant events that unfolded in Greater Manchester, the UK, and across the globe between 1974 and 1987. The book is adorned with photographs of the individuals who rose to fame and cherished memories from listeners, offering a poignant glimpse into the hearts and minds of the people of the Northwest. This captivating memoir will resonate with all those who have fond memories of Piccadilly Radio during the golden era of radio, when people immersed themselves in the captivating melodies from breakfast to bedtime, creating unforgettable moments of connection and joy. Co-authors Brian Beech and Tony Ingham consider themselves fortunate to have been part of the Piccadilly family during the illustrious days of Piccadilly Radio, a period marked by unparalleled success and camaraderie.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 148 x 210 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914933608