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Manc 18: Eamonn O'Neal - From Tea Boy To High Sheriff
Discover what happens when you’re not frightened of failure. From teaching and radio presenting to being appointed High Sheriff, Eamonn O’Neal has achieved everything he’s ever set out to do. Here, Lisa Morton discovers what happens when you take the… -
Manc 17: Vikas Shah MBE - Entrepreneur, philanthropist, game-changer
What do Sir Richard Branson, Rita Ora and Usain Bolt have in common? They’re all on a first-name basis with Vikas Shah MBE. Here, Lisa Morton delves into the life of one of the most successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists in the UK. -
Manc 16: Corin Bell - Feeding Bellies Not Bins
Corin Bell has one clear mission: to end food waste. Lisa Morton finds out how Corin uses her catering business to do just that - and to feed thousands of vulnerable people in Manchester during lockdown. -
Manc 15: Chris Oglesby - Creating Cities That Thrive
He built this city. Chris Oglesby is the CEO of Bruntwood with a £1billion investment portfolio across the UK. He tells Lisa Morton of the values, passion and drive it takes to building thriving cities - including his home one: Manchester. -
We Built This City: Manchester's Reaction To The IRA Bomb 1996
On June 15th 1996 a bomb, planted by the IRA, exploded in Manchester City Centre. Thanks to the efforts of the rescue services, no one died. In this special episode previous We Built This City guests talk about their experiences on the day, and how t… -
Manc 14: Stacey Copeland - The Commonwealth Champion Paving The Way
“If you’re going to inspire people, you have to step up.” Hear how Stacey Copeland has been breaking down barriers in the world of sport for years as an FA Cup finalist and Commonwealth boxing champion - her work is only just getting started. -
Manc 13: Rose Marley - One Voice, One Mission
Has a song ever changed your life? If so, you have something in common with our next guest. “If I hadn’t seen such riches, I could live with being poor” – these two short lines gave Rose Marley the ambition she needed to give up her career and start … -
Manc 12: Karina Jadhav - Manchester's Vibrant Diner
Manchester is a city that thinks a table is for dancing on – and our latest guest has only gone and made it compulsory! Founder of Menagerie and Neighbourhood, Karina Jadhav has been a maker of memories for over a decade in Manchester, and she’s read… -
Manc 10: Andy Burnham - The Ultimate Adopted Manc Mayor
How does a man who was born in Aintree and educated in Cambridge become Mayor of Manchester? Well, you’re about to find out! Andy Burnham has always been a man of the people, and when he’s not in the Britain’s Protection with a pint of bitter or at… -
Manc 10: Carl Austin-Behan - The First Gay Mayor of Manchester
How does Mr Gay UK become Manchester’s first openly gay Lord Mayor? From hot pants to regal robes, Carl Austin-Behan’s uniform has changed a lot over the years – but his values have always stayed the same. In his own words: “You can be anything – an…
We Built This City
By Roland Dransfield
Incredible conversations with the Mancunians - born, bred and adopted - that put the heart into Modern Manchester.Manchester is built on the people that come together day in day out and the purposeful relationships they forge. We Built This City focuses on how these extraordinary Mancunians have built something that impacts lives, the stories and values that have driven them to do it, and how they have built thriving businesses that embody their beliefs.Celebrate human grit, determination, loyalty, and diversity across culture, arts, politics, sport, music and business.Lisa Morton interviews Mancunian icons like Andy Burnham, John Thomson, Stacey Copeland, Clint Boon, Sacha Lord, Diane Modahl MBE, Ged King, Chris Brindley MBE, Carl Austin-Behan OBE, Karina Jadhav, Shelina Begum, Sarah Collins, and Damian Hughes
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