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Mr Manchester Tony Wilson nominated by Terry Christian

Tony Wilson was Mr Manchester - on Granada TV, at Factory Records and in the Hacienda. Here Terry Christian explains why he means so much to him, with help from Paul Morley.

He was a broadcaster, music mogul, social activist, local celebrity, publicity seeker, loud mouth, surreal politician, showman and, according to Paul Morley, "a great resourceful man of the north." Now Terry Christian provides a passionate account of why he was also a great life. This was certainly an extraordinary life, and by the end even presenter Matthew Parris is won round.

Produced by Miles Warde

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28 minutes

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Fri 13 May 2022 23:00

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  • Tue 10 May 2022 16:30
  • Fri 13 May 2022 23:00

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