by Malcolm Pheby | Jun 13, 2018 | Celebrity, Hall Of Fame
It was NASA astronomer Carl Sagan’s book Cosmos that first inspired Brian Cox to be become a scientist. The well-known Oldham physicist, TV presenter and author read the book at the age of 12 – and never looked back. Music was also a major part of the young...
by Malcolm Pheby | Apr 27, 2018 | Celebrity, Hall Of Fame, TV
There can be few more familiar sights on TV soaps than Coronation Street’s Ena Sharples sipping milk stout with Minnie Caldwell and Martha Longhurst. The fearsome yet matronly Ena, played by Ancoats-born actress Violet Carson, ruled the Rovers snug for two decades...
by Malcolm Pheby | Feb 28, 2018 | Celebrity, Manchester, TV
It’s Carry On Corrie! iNostalgia remembers Coronation Street stars who’ve also brightened up the big screen in the Carry On movies. Coronation Street and Carry On films must be two of Britain’s most enduring and best loved institutions. Corrie has been coming into our...
by Malcolm Pheby | Feb 22, 2018 | Celebrity, Manchester
iNostalgia takes a look at Manchester stars and their cars, ranging from George Best and his sporty Iso Rivolta to Nobby Stiles and his Austin 1100 When it came to stylish motors, nobody did it better than Manchester United legend George Best. The Northern Ireland...
by Malcolm Pheby | Feb 22, 2018 | Celebrity, Manchester
iNostalgia looks back at romantic couples in Manchester from Olivier and Leigh to squirrel monkeys Chico and Beano! It can’t be a coincidence that the nation’s favourite love song – I’m Not In Love by 10cc – was written in Manchester. Romance runs through every...
by Malcolm Pheby | Oct 31, 2017 | Celebrity, Manchester
Entertainment in Manchester in the 1970s ranged from traditional pantos and teen idol David Cassidy to the hippie musical Hair and punk rockers The Clash! iNostalgia takes a look at a decade of striking contrasts. Coronation Street favourite William Roache has been...
