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January 14, 2019

North Manchester FM: A Helping of History, Tuesday 15 January, 12-2pm

Tune in to North Manchester FM on Tuesday at 12 for another Helping of History. This week, I’m going to be talking Failsworth. Now, whenever Failsworth comes up on the show, I usually give a disclaimer that, although it’s not … Continue reading →


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Published on January 14, 2019 14:48

January 13, 2019

North Manchester FM: Hannah’s Bookshelf, Saturday 19 January, 2-4pm

Join me on Saturday at 2pm for another Hannah’s Bookshelf on North Manchester FM. This week, my guest will be the brill Jaki McCarrick. Jaki is an award-winning writer of plays, poetry and fiction. Her play Leopoldville won the 2010 … Continue reading →


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Published on January 13, 2019 07:12

January 10, 2019

North Manchester FM: Hannah’s Bookshelf, Saturday 12 January, 2-4pm

Join me on Saturday at 2pm for another Hannah’s Bookshelf on North Manchester FM. This week, I’ll be joined in the studio by the fantastic Isabelle Kenyon of Fly on the Wall Press! Isabelle Kenyon is northern, a poet and … Continue reading →


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Published on January 10, 2019 05:24

January 7, 2019

North Manchester FM: A Helping of History, Tuesday 8 February, 12-2pm

Join me on Tuesday at 12 for another Helping of History on North Manchester FM. This week, I’m going to be talking about some early twentieth-century Corporation housing in Blackley. Inspired by a conversation with my dad about the post-war … Continue reading →


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Published on January 07, 2019 16:27

December 29, 2018

A Helping of History: Round-Up of 2018

2018 was the first full year of A Helping of History, my local history show on North Manchester FM. I’ve told stories of North Manchester’s past, welcomed some brill guests to the studio, and been taken ‘on location’ at some … Continue reading →


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Published on December 29, 2018 04:54

December 24, 2018

December 22, 2018

Hannah’s Bookshelf: Round-Up of 2018

I’ve had another really great year presenting Hannah’s Bookshelf. I’ve welcomed some brill guests to the studio, as well as recording interviews with writers from further afield. I’ve also played some great original fiction and poetry, and had a bit … Continue reading →


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Published on December 22, 2018 13:55

Merry Christmas! Some Festive Book Recommendations

This year, the Hannah’s Bookshelf Christmas Special on North Manchester FM was on Saturday 22nd December. As is now tradition, I devoted this show to a little selection of festive fiction to accompany your mulled wine and mince pies. You … Continue reading →


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Published on December 22, 2018 13:35

December 12, 2018

Two Festive Shows from A Helping of History

Christmas Special The Helping of History Christmas Special will be on Christmas Day this year. On Tuesday 25th December, 12-2pm, I’ll be sharing some special memories of North Manchester’s Christmases past. Tune in to hear about the festive season in … Continue reading →


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Published on December 12, 2018 15:38

Two Festive Shows from Hannah’s Bookshelf

Coming up on North Manchester FM over the festive period, I’ve got two Special Editions of Hannah’s Bookshelf for you… Christmas Special Tune in on Saturday 22nd December, 2-4pm, for the (slightly early this year) Hannah’s Bookshelf Christmas Special. As … Continue reading →


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Published on December 12, 2018 14:17