Z Cars
Believe it or not, popular Merseyside TV series Z Cars started life on a scriptwriter’s sickbed. Creator Troy Kennedy Martin was so bored when he was laid up with mumps that he tuned into police messages on his radio to pass the time. It gave him the idea for the gritty northern police drama that ran from January 1962 to September 1978.
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When City and United topped the League
Nostalgia looks back 50 years when City and United finished first and second in the league – and Real Madrid were tamed in the European Cup
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The ‘Earthquake’ that Shook the Foundations of British Capitalism
Nostalgia relives the hardships of the 1926 General Strike in Manchester – as well as the brief respite of Bolton bringing back the FA Cup
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This Week – Craig David headlines Arena show
Plus… Salford Red Devilsplay in Challenge Cup Final match against Castleford & Francoise Hardy films Top of the Pops at the BBC studios.
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Hall of Fame – Allan Clarke
Salford school pals Allan Clarke and Graham Nash were the backbone of world-famous Manchester band The Hollies. The band notched up 30 chart singles in the UK.
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Bits & Pieces – Elephant rides at Belle Vue Zoo
Plus.. Norman Whiteside triumphantly holds the FA Cup aloft after United win, and the Queen visits William Kenyon and Sons Ltd in Dukinfield
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Madchester
Nostalgia remembers the heady mix of fashion, people, personalities and performers that made up the Madchester music scene.
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This Week – Cantona Lifts FA Cup
Plus… City Clinch First Division Title & Sister Rosetta Tharpe and singer Brownie McGhee bring their Blues and Gospel Train to Manchester.
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Bits & Pieces – Hot Dogs Arrive on Manchester Streets
Also.. Granada TV studios goes live for the very first time, and Salford win the Rugby League Challenge Cup.
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Manchester Held its Breath this week in 1945…
… waiting for confirmation that the war in Europe had finally ended.
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Bolton Win FA Cup
It’s 60 years ago this week that Bolton Wanderers beat a makeshift Manchester United in what became known as the Munich Cup Final. Nostalgia recalls an emotional day.
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My Manchester – Emma English
Every week Nostalgia finds out what makes Manchester special for local characters and personalities. This week it’s the turn of Emma English, a self confessed chocoholic with a passion for vegan baking.
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