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Your Manchester Extra

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WELCOME TO THE BRAND NEW YOUR MANCHESTER EXTRA PODCAST.

WE’LL BE BRINGING YOU THE BEST OF THE WEEKLY SHOW, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT, AND THERE WILL BE SOME FAMILIAR VOICES ALONG THE WAY.


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Episodes

Hairspray, Panto, and Corrie Bad Boy

July 07, 2024 18:04 - 31 minutes - 32.1 MB

Belinda chats with the Solomon Davy and Neil Hurst of Hairspray The Musical. Mark has been to Stockport Plaza for their Panto launch, and to Tameside for Armed Forces Day. Belinda visits the cobbles to interview Coronation Streets latest  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burlesque, Corrie and Armed Forces

June 30, 2024 17:55 - 36 minutes - 37.6 MB

On this weeks show, Belinda interviews Todrick Hall and Jess Foley from Burlesque The Musical Belinda has been to Coronation Street and to meet DS Swain, actor Vicky Myers. Mark meanders to Middleton Golden triangle Izzy has been finding out about Armed Forces Day And finally, Stephen brings you this weeks' Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scripts, Shakespeare, and Showbiz

June 23, 2024 17:50 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MB

On this weeks episode: Belinda chats to Alexander S Bermange about his musical review show I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical coming to Hope Mill Theatre. To mark the return of Life of Pi to The Lowry next month, we revisit Belinda's chat to the creative team of the award winning show. Jordan Broach from Olivier Award nominated music & Juliet chats to Belinda ahead of it's return to Manchester. Mark has been out to Hollingworth Lake on another of his walks. And Stephen brings us this we...

Dracula, Disco and the life of The Lowry

June 16, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 27 MB

Stephen looks back at the IRA bombing of Manchester 28 years ago on 15th June 1996 Belinda and Mark Chat to Killian Macardle from Dracula The Bloody Truth which in at Octagon Theatre Bolton Izzy has been to The Lowry to find out more about its development over the last 24 years Belinda chats to Byron of Disco Neurotico which is an innovative new club night for people who struggle in traditional club spaces. Finally, Stephen finishes the episode with this weeks Your Manchester Extra What'...

2:22 A Guest Story

June 09, 2024 17:55 - 31 minutes - 32.7 MB

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra: Mark chat's to BGT magician Cillian O'Connor Belinda and Mark talk to the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Belinda has been to Ordsall Hall to meet the cast of 2:22 A ghost story, and Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magic Powers, Blooming Flowers and Castle Towers

June 02, 2024 17:59 - 25 minutes - 28.2 MB

Mark and Belinda hear about Manchester's flower festival, visit the Palace Theatre for Disney's Aladdin and Mark strolls in Castleton All this plus our Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't Look Back In Anger

May 26, 2024 17:55 - 32 minutes - 32.8 MB

In today's episode, Belinda talks to Brook Tate about his upcoming show which is about born out of religion Mark has been on one of his walk in Sadleworth Belinda speaks to the Landmark Trust about the Station Masters House Stephen has this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's on Guide And on the 7th anniversary of the Manchester Arena Bombing, Mark speaks to Martyn Hett's Mother, Figen Murray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bollywood, Balloons and Dr Ranj

May 19, 2024 17:59 - 26 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week we've got Dr Ranj talking about weight loss injections and musical & Juliet. Rifco Theatre's Frankie goes to Bollywood, and a review of brand new musical 42 balloons. All this plus our weekly What's On Guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pride, Plays, and Players

May 12, 2024 18:02 - 26 minutes - 27.6 MB

Mark and Belinda bring their unique review skills to some of this weeks theatre shows including Bonnie and Clyde, Julian Clary and The Kite Runner Darren Adams tells us all about the importance of Pride in Trafford Comedian Michelle Brasier tells us about her new show coming to Manchester Stephen brings us this weeks Your Manchester Extra What's In Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canines, Concerts and Comedy

May 05, 2024 17:59 - 33 minutes - 40 MB

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra, Izzy learns about the dogs helping the hearing impaired Stephen brings us the highlights of the new Hallé 2024/25 season. Belinda speaks with famous comedian Rhod Gilbert. Finally Stephen brings us the Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Voice, the lowdown and Leeds

April 28, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes - 36.7 MB

Mark chats to singer Vince Freeman and hears about a new play tackling a difficult issue Izzy visits a community project in Stalybridge Mark has been over the Pennines to Leeds Stephen brings you this weeks What's On Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel, Dance and Democracy

April 21, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes - 37.6 MB

Legend Daniel O' Donnel joins Belinda and Mark to talk about his upcoming show in Blackpool Belinda grills local politician Jon - Connor Lyons Ballet Rambert dance onto the stage And Stephen brings you the Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wonderful Wizard of Hyde and beyond

April 14, 2024 18:10 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MB

Belinda and Mark talk with The Vivenne all about 'The Wizard of Oz', Mark has been to Hyde Programming director of The Lowry, Matt Eames, joins the team in the studio Finally, we bring our weekly what's on guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heights, Hilarity and Hillbillies

April 07, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Belinda, Izzy and Mark chat with Vicky Entwistle, Alasdair Beckett King and Liam Withnail about some upcoming cracking shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rochdale, Corrie Legend, and Some Enchanted Evening

March 31, 2024 18:01 - 38 minutes - 37.5 MB

Izzy has been to the recently renovated Rochdale Town Hall Mark brings us an update on his close friend Julie Goodyear and shares an important film from Alzheimer’s Society. Sam Pope from the newly formed English Musical Theatre Orchestra joins us to talk about their first concert Some Enchanted Evening. Carl Austin-Behan talks to us about plans for Manchester's Gay Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuns, Dachshunds, and Come from aways

March 24, 2024 18:57 - 31 minutes - 32.2 MB

On this weeks episode: Belinda and Mark chat to the stars of 2:22 A Ghost Story ahead of its run at The Lowry Mark has been on a walk around Castlefield in Manchester Michael has been to see Sister Act The Musical Izzy has been to Bolton to meet a charity partying with Dachshunds We were at the Lowry for the Come From Away launch And finally Stephen brings you the Your Manchester Extra What's On Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating Six years of Your Manchester

March 17, 2024 18:56 - 36 minutes - 37.8 MB

Happy Sixth birthday to Your Manchester We've gone back through the archives and found the original theme tune, we're bringing you a selection of the best interviews from Your Manchester's Six years, and there's a whole host of birthday messages. We have interviews from star of stage and screen Harriet Thorpe, the South Yorkshire Siren herself, Jane McDonald and in honour of the sold out run of The Gap at Hope Mill Theatre Denise Welch joins Belinda in the studio. All this plus our weekly...

Bruce Sudano and Other Interesting things

March 10, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Bruce Sudano Husband of Donna Summer joins Belinda and Mark, Other Guests this week to The Pat Phoenix Studios are Tamsyn Kelly and Lucca Chadwick Patel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Books, Books and more Books

March 03, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 36.8 MB

On this weeks episode we've gone book crazy. We're joined by authors Adrian Slatcher and Dave Haslam who are here talking about their new books, plus Izzy has been down to The Portico Library. All this and more including our weekly what's on guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twelve Angry Men, All Killa No Filla and The Fizz.

February 25, 2024 18:57 - 30 minutes - 29.5 MB

Star of stage and screen, Jason Merrells, talks to Mark and Belinda about Twelve Angry Men coming to The Lowry this week. Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, are here chatting about the 10th Anniversary of their smash-hit true crime podcast. Jay Aston, of The Fizz, talks to Mark and Belinda about winning Eurovision with Bucks Fizz, and her life since. Ashley went to see Unfortunate at The Lowry and shares with us his review of the untold story of Ursula the sea witch Finally, Step...

Mamma Rose, Ariel and a Naked Nolan

February 18, 2024 18:57 - 28 minutes - 29.1 MB

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra: Belinda and Mark chat to Jody Prenger ahead of Gypsy the Musical in Concert at Manchester Opera House River Medway brings us all the insider information on the musical parody Unfortunate The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch Marks here plugging his fundraiser for the Guide Bridge Theatre Coleen Nolan bares all about her tour Naked Finally, Stephen brings you our weekly what's on guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Dragons, Gardens, and Exhibitions

February 11, 2024 18:55 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MB

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra: Izzy has been finding out about Chinese New Year and how the people of Manchester celebrate Mark has been to Daisy Nook Garden Centre and has some gardening tips for this time of year Belinda talk to Jo Lathwood about their new exhibition at The Lowry Mark explores the Daisy Nook area and its history Finally, Stephen brings you our weekly what's on guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope

February 04, 2024 18:55 - 28 minutes - 29.5 MB

This weeks episode features one of our favourite theatres, Hope Mill Theatre. Belinda chats to Artistic Director and Founder, Joseph Houston, about the future of Hope Mill. She also caught up with Denise Welch who was in rehearsals for upcoming show The Gap. Stephen brings us info on a new campaign to save the hospitality industry, and we round up the episode with our weekly what's on guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Conley , Trams and the Stalybridge walk

January 28, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

On this episode belinda Scandal talks with Tv legend Brian Conley and a surprising addition to his upcoming live Show Mark Llewellin goes off on a wander around Stalybridge Izzy Bushell investigates the usefully of the Metrolink in Manchester Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raconteur, Rocky and Rambling

January 14, 2024 21:43 - 36 minutes - 38.4 MB

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra: Mark chats to star of stage and screen Jim Whelan about his 50 year career Belinda is joined by Joe Allan from The Rocky Horror Show ahead of its return to Manchester Opera House Mark continues his series of walks rounds Greater Manchester, this time he's in Tameside Finally, Stephen brings you our weekly what's on guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Year, New Resolutions, and New Walks

January 07, 2024 18:55 - 36 minutes - 37 MB

On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra we see in the new with Stephen and Ashley. Stephen chats to Ashley about new years resolutions and "100 tiny changes to transform your life" Mark has been to Dukinfield in Tameside and talks about the links to Corrie and Last of the Summer Wine Finally, Jo Britton joined Belinda in the studio to continue the chat on New Year's resolutions, and other ways to start the year off in the right way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Review of 2023

December 31, 2023 18:54 - 43 minutes - 43.6 MB

In our final, bumper episode of 2023, Stephen is joined in the studio by fellow theatre reviewer Ashley Stone. They look back at their highlights on 2023, and look forward to what's coming to Manchester in 2024. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas from Your Manchester

December 24, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

On this Christmas Eve episode of Your Manchester Extra I pay a visit to Islington Mill, the home of Your Manchester, to chat to Belinda and Mark about the show, and our plans for 2024. Merry Christmas to all our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas, Comedy and Concerts

December 17, 2023 20:25 - 30 minutes - 33.7 MB

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra Mark’s back with an update on his book writing Belinda and Mark went to Daisy Nook Garden centre to find out more about their Christmas displays Mark has been hanging round in Sackville Gardens and is bringing us more of the history of Manchester Jack Mabon chats to comedian Connor Burns Finally, Stephen brings you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

It's Panto season. Oh yes it is.

December 10, 2023 20:38 - 24 minutes - 29.4 MB

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra Mark has been walking round Manchester giving us his historical insights. This time he’s been to Peter Street and Lever Street. Belinda and Stephen were at the Opera House for the Jack and The Beanstalk Press Night. Mark brings us his top 10 Panto’s of the season Finally, Stephen brings you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fantastically Great Christmas Markets on a Bear Hunt

December 03, 2023 19:59 - 22 minutes - 24.9 MB

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra 1.Belinda chats to Ben Hastings about The Lowry’s Family Christmas show – We’re going on a bear hunt. 2.Shaun O’hara brings us a festive piece about the Manchester Christmas Markets 3.Fantastically Women who changed the world comes to the Lowry this week and Belinda chats to Nicola Chang, the Assistant Music Director. 4.Finally, Stephen will be bringing you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week. Hosted on A...

Manchester, Christmas Trees and The Good Enough Mum's Club

November 27, 2023 18:14 - 24 minutes - 29.1 MB

Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s episode of Your Manchester Extra 1.New Presenter Izzy Bushell is here to tell us what makes Manchester Great 2.Mark Llewelin and Belinda Scandal went to Daisy Nook Garden Centre to talk Christmas Trees 3.Michael Adams chats to Emily Beecher about her show The Good Enough Mums Club 4.I’ll be bringing you the best of what’s on in Manchester this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theatre, Football, and LGBTQ+ Film

November 19, 2023 19:09 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Welcome back to Your Manchester Extra. On this week's episode: -A familiar voice returns to the studio -Mark Llewellin has been chatting to Long Time friend Iain Cheeseman about theatre and football! -Ashley Stone went to see the new Stock Aitken Waterman Musical I Should Be So Lucky, and he'll be telling us all about it. -New presenter Izzy Bushell chats to Scott Cunningham about the poster he’s created celebrating 100 LGBTQ+ films. -Finally, I’ll be bringing you the best of what’s on...

Neighbours and Sasha Velour

November 12, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 27 MB

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New Season

November 05, 2023 19:02 - 28 minutes - 28.7 MB

Welcome to the brand new Your Manchester Extra podcast. Your host Stephen brings you exclusive just for the podcast content, the best of the weekly tv show and more. On this weeks episode: Mark has been to London and takes a stroll round Highgate Cemetery and reviews Back Stairs Billy. Belinda speaks to Fiona Moss from the Natalie Kate Moss Trust - our charity partner Stephen reviews To Wong Foo The Musical at Hope Mill Theatre and brings you our what's on guide Hosted on Acast. See a...

Cotton, Quiz Comedy

October 19, 2023 14:45 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

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Masques and Drag Queens

October 15, 2023 15:58 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Its all happenig on this weeks show as Belinda And Micheal . talk Opera and Musicals Featuring two exclusives The first is Coronation Street the second is To Wong Foo. coming to the Hope Mill Theatre later this year Mark Llewellin is on his walk around Manchester Its a non stop 26 mins all about Manchester Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corrie, Horror and Podcasts

October 06, 2023 17:15 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

All the gossip from Coronation Street, plus a spooky cabaret and part 4 of the walks of Manchester Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Return of Neighbours and the Secrets of Manchester

September 23, 2023 11:08 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

This week Michael speaks with the cast of Aussie soap opera Neighbours Alan Fletcher And Georgie Stone. Mark is out and about gain on the streets of Manchester learning the secrets of a city that once was. and belinda Speak with guys at factory International Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Should Be So Lucky? - Your Manchester Podcast

August 16, 2023 13:44 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MB

Belinda's had a busy week as she's been to the launch party of the new I Should Be So Lucky musical where she spoke with several cast members as well as Pete Waterman and Debbie Isitt. She's also been speaking with Siva Kaneswaran about the new La Bamba musical as well as checking out the new exhibition at Manchester Museum. It's a packed show this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Manchester

July 14, 2022 11:51 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MB

Hosted by Belinda scandal and Michael Adams this weeks show features talk about Hale Barns Festival, and the new rock musical from Hope Mill Theatre Lizard Boy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Manchester

June 11, 2022 09:40 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

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Jubilee Special

June 01, 2022 21:26 - 21 minutes - 23.7 MB

Jubilee Weeekend is here so why not enjoy our latest Podcast of YOUR MANCHESTER, Featuring Belinda Scandal, Brandon McCaffrey Carol ann Whitehead and Hayley Cartwright With Special journeys from Mark Llewellin and whats on from Michael Adams #wherethecitycomestotalk #talktalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating 250 Episodes

May 30, 2022 21:28 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week all the team are together in studio. celebrating 250 episodes of Your Manchester. With many special guests throughout . Including a look back at the exclusiveinterview with Julie Goodyear aka Bet Gilroy #wherethecitycomestotalk #talktalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Manchester with Henry Lewis and Sophie Willan

May 20, 2022 16:29 - 31 minutes - 30.7 MB

This week Brandon and Bel are back with Live chat from award winners Sophie Willan (almas Not Normal) and Henry Lewis (Play that goes wrong) With Chat from Jack Cameron Dickinson and The Gin Legend Charlie Hoosen Sykes #talktalk #wherethecitycomestotalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Manchester VE DAY SPECIAL

May 15, 2022 18:18 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MB

This special episode is all about VE Day, and its effects on the modern world powered by TalkTalk #talktalk #wherethecitycomestotalk #chatterbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Manchester Feat-Danielle Steers, Adam Cooper and Divina De campo

April 28, 2022 21:50 - 33 minutes - 32.2 MB

Our podcast is here hosted By Belinda Scandal and Brandon McCaffrey POWERED by @talktalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Mancherster with Tom Prior And Carl Austin Behan OBE

April 24, 2022 17:24 - 24 minutes - 24.4 MB

This week we discuss The release of Firebird with Actor and co writer of the film Tom Prior, We also talk all the issues of the day with Carl Austin and get a Cheekt hello from Creator of The Dale Wingbottom experience Matt Crowther. Brandon and Belinda also bring you all the regular features from segment presenters Hayley and Mojo Queen Jo Britton #wherethecitycomestotalk #manchester #talkshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruthie Henshall, Jinx Monsoon, Robin Hawkes and so much more!!!

April 17, 2022 23:18 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MB

Another Fun filled entertainment spectacular hosted by Belinda Scandal, and Hayley Cartwright. This week our dou speak with Theatre legend Ruthie Henshall ahead of her arrival in Hope Mill production Passion, We speak with Major Scales and Jinx Monsoon . Plus Robin Hawkes talks all things theatre at the Opera House and Palace Theatre #theatre #talkshow #talktalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YOUR mANCHESTER (EP58)

April 01, 2022 15:13 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Gavin Lee, Julian Gray and Jac Yarrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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