Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast

About Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast

Full Volume is the official podcast brought to you by Manchester Libraries. Hosted by Alan Lynch, expect insider stories, celebrity interviews, what's on scoops, tasty book tips, and much, much more. Tune in every month for a new episode.

Publisher

Manchester Libraries

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jan 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Episode 20: Michael Cragg, DJ MuMu, and more

   Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns in October with more features, interviews and chat about the amazing things happening this month. Acclaimed pop journalist and writer Michael Cragg stops by to talk all things Kylie Minogue ahead of his appearance at Central Library this month. Elsewhere, archivist Alison Gill pops in to unveil the brand new Manchester Archives Catalogue. DJ MuMu takes us behind the decks of her Vinyl DJ Workshop at the Henry Watson Mu...

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   15 Sept 2026

   Piccadilly Radio Bonus 6: Period Drama

   This final episode looks at how period drama was produced at Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio. How did the station sign up leading stage actors like Leo McKern and Frank Duncan? How did the producers put the listener in the middle of their local and historical dramas? Why dramatise out-of-copyright literature? The programme includes archive material from Manchester Central Library and uses licensed sound effects and music to support the narrative. You can search the archive from home and listen ...

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   1 Sept 2026

   Episode 19: Wythenshawe Forum - Creative Space Special

   This month's, Full Volume heads to Wythenshawe Forum Creative Space to get the scoop on the incredible array of special events that have been happening there over the summer. From jamming with Music Evermore to art classes with Paint Pots, Ken's Keep Fit Class to acting lessons with This Is England star Andrew Ellis - go behind the scenes and discover the amazing programme at this Manchester Libraries gem. Elsewhere in the podcast, get all the best What's On tips as we look forward t...

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Spotify

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1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 1 / 100

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Quality

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Social presence

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YouTube

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Engagement

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