Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast

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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. 

Episodes

  1. Piccadilly Radio Bonus 3: Commercial Radio

    Jun 15 ·  Bonus

    Piccadilly Radio Bonus 3: Commercial Radio

    This episode explores the historical development of commercial radio in the United Kingdom, focusing on the emergence of Piccadilly Radio within the wider context of broadcasting policy, pirate radio, and youth culture. It examines how technological, political and cultural changes shaped the radio landscape from the 1920s through to the 1980s. You can search the archive from home and listen to over 1,800 full shows on Manchester Central Library's Sound + Vision pods. This podcast is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Manchester Libraries Trust. Archive credits Archive audio from the Piccadilly Radio Collection, full shows available at  Manchester Central Library. Copyright Bauer Media - all rights reserved: News File, 29 Jul 1983 12:45pm (PICCNEWS/124)News File, 20 Apr 1984 5:45pm (PICC/111)Arena: The 50s with Mick Sawyer, 10 Nov 1978 (PICC/622)Top Twenty - Across the Universe by Peter Whalley, 25 Jan 1982 (PICC/221)Top Twenty - Another Brick In The Wall by Dave Simpson, c.1982 (PICC/237)If The Bombs Dropped Now documentary, c. 1974-1980 (PICC/775)Mike Sweeney interview with NUM Lancashire president Sid Vincent, Mar 1984 (PICC2/412)Ads and promos by the Piccadilly Commercial Production Department, 1970s (PICC/801)Licensed audio Babylon5DoorButto – HollywoodEdge – Envato ElementsButton Press – ldj_audio – Envato ElementsCartoon Fog Horn – Top-Up-Sounds – Envato ElementsComputer Or Electronic Beeps – Sound-Ideas – Envato ElementsElectronic Turn On – Cinematic-Sound-Design – Envato ElementsIncidental Encounter – Arthur Benson – Epidemic Sound In-Surf – ArtHaiz – Envato ElementsMaple Leaf Rag – gballx – Envato ElementsNews – Boomopera – Envato ElementsOrchestral Shocking Moment – applehillstudios – Envato ElementsPress Button Device – Top-Up-Sounds – Envato ElementsRadio Tuning – applehillstudios – Envato ElementsRain Storm Thunder – az_studio – Envato ElementsRecord-Scratch – SoundJay – Envato ElementsSeagulls Near Seashore – FxProSound – Envato ElementsSeashore Waves – lokohighman – Envato ElementsThunder Storm – Cinematic-Sound-Design – Envato ElementTime Travel Machine – LoopsLab – Envato ElementsTime Warp Vanish 46560 – prosoundfx – Envato ElementsUi Old Button Harsh Push Hard 01 – SmartSoundFX – Envato ElementsWarp Drive 05 – sonic-boom – Envato ElementsZoom – TibaSFX – Envato ElementsRights statement All licensed material is used in accordance with the terms of the relevant subscription licences. All archive and third-party material remains the property of its respective rights holders. Narration Podcast narrative written, researched and read by Dr. Philip Johnstone: Creative Commons licence CC-BY-4.0 (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Licence). Our next bonus episode on the Piccadilly Radio's drama and sound design is out on 15 July!

    33 min

  2. Jun 12

    Episode 16: Natalie Haynes, Pride Month, and The Smiths

    Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns in June with a packed Pride Month special.    With so many events taking place across our libraries in June, this month presenters Alan Lynch and his co-host Gary Parkinson take you through their pick of the litter with a cavalcade of cracking interviews. There’s an interview with Greek mythology goddess Natalie Haynes as she tells us about her favourite myths and her new book ‘No Friend To This House’ ahead of her appearance at the Manchester Literature Festival in Central Library.  Elsewhere, author and Louder Than War journalist Iain Key drops in to give Alan the scoop on his brand new book ‘It’s Time The Tale Were Told: A People’s History of The Smiths’, with plenty of chat about Manchester’s favourite indie icons. Plus, Gary Parkinson sits down with author, poet, playwright, actor and director: Gerry Potter. Renowned as both creator and destroyer of Chloe Poems, the infamous gay, Scouse, Socialist, gingham-clad, drag queen diva tells Gary about his incredible work and life.  Alongside this, there’s reflections on Pride and highlights from the Manchester Libraries’ staff on their LGBTQI+ icons, and a themed From The Archives Clip from the Piccadilly Archives.    And there’s a roundup of what’s going on around the local Manchester Libraries throughout the month, including a chat with Ollie from Greater Manchester Choirs, and all the usual fun and games.    Tune in now!

    37 min
  3. Piccadilly Radio Bonus 2: Radio Presenters

    May 15 ·  Bonus

    Piccadilly Radio Bonus 2: Radio Presenters

    This second episode of six explores the role of radio presenters at Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, examining how personality, voice and audience connection shaped early broadcasting and continue to influence modern podcasting and streaming culture. You can search the archive from home and listen to over 1,800 full shows on Manchester Central Library's Sound + Vision pods. This podcast is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Manchester Libraries Trust. Archive credits Archive audio from the Piccadilly Radio Collection, full shows available at  Manchester Central Library: Copyright Bauer Media - all rights reserved: Steve Penk Best Of The Jobs, Calls and Wind-ups (PICC/1418)HOLY ROADSHOW (PICC/154)James Stannage from SWEENEY/ANDERTON (PICC2/403)Copyright The Chris Sievey Estate - all rights reserved: Frank Sidebottom: Mr Gallaghers Zoo 2 with apology at start (PICC/1621)Frank Sidbottom: One Year Anniversary Of Radio Timperley (PICC/1639)Chris Sievey's Piccadilly Radio show as DJ 'Andy Wright' (PICC/1435)Copyright Manchester Libraries: Oral history with Mark Radcliffe (PICCOH/8)Oral history with Brian Beech (PICCOH/5) Oral history with Liz Bracken (PICCOH/6)Oral history with Henry Matthews (PICCOH/3) Licensed audio Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, No. 4 – In the Hall of the Mountain King – Odyssey Orchestra – Epidemic Sound (licensed via epidemicsound.com)Keeping My Head in the Sand – Speedy The Spider – Epidemic Sound (licensed via epidemicsound.com)The Broadway Strut – Speedy The Spider – Epidemic Sound (licensed via epidemicsound.com)Disco Craze – Rymdklang Soundtracks – Epidemic Sound (licensed via epidemicsound.com)Rights statement All licensed material is used in accordance with the terms of the relevant subscription licences. All archive and third-party material remains the property of its respective rights holders. Narration Podcast narrative written, researched and read by Dr. Philip Johnstone: Creative Commons licence CC-BY-4.0 (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Licence). Our next bonus episode on the development of commercial radio is out on 15 June!

    33 min

  4. May 6

    Episode 15: Shaun Wilson

    Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for May with another fun-packed episode.   Presenters Alan Lynch and his co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries. This May, Alan sits down with rising Cumbrian author Shaun Wilson, who tells all on his acclaimed debut novel ‘Malc’s Boy’. Shaun will be coming to Central Library later this month in person for a special author Q&A, hosted by Tony Walsh   Plus, coin collectors will love our special feature with Steve Ingham who tells us all about the Numismatics Society who meet once a month at Central Library. Alan once thought he’d found a rare Rupert the Bear 50 pence, until the penny dropped… hear more about it in this episode. Elsewhere, Elle takes us to reviewers corner once again as she sinks her teeth into the new novel by poet Neil Rollinson called “The Dead Don’t Bleed”. Hear her two cents on it here. Plus, Alan heads to Chorlton and Didsbury Libraries to get the scoop on their latest happenings, plus news of their involvement in the Chorlton Arts Festival and Didsbury Arts Festival respectfully.    And there’s a roundup of what’s going on around the local Manchester Libraries throughout the month, a choice archive clip from the Piccadilly Radio archive of when the Pope came to Heaton Mark, and all the usual fun and games.    Tune in now!

    31 min
  5. Piccadilly Radio Bonus 1: Comedy

    Apr 15 ·  Bonus

    Piccadilly Radio Bonus 1: Comedy

    This first episode of six explores the role of comedy in Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, focusing on Caroline Aherne, Chris Sievey and Buzz Hawkins to examine how radio functioned as a creative training ground for British comedy. You can search the archive from home and listen to over 1,800 full shows on Manchester Central Library's Sound + Vision pods. This podcast is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Manchester Libraries Trust. Archive credits Archive audio from the Piccadilly Radio Collection, full shows available at  Manchester Central Library: Copyright Bauer Media - all rights reserved: L.B.C. AM SPOOF, 1977 (DAVIES/43)Cromwell Mansions episode 5, 1980 (PICC2/70)Copyright The Chris Sievey Estate - all rights reserved: Frank Sidebottom: Mrs Merton's Choice (PICC/1612)Frank Sidebottom: Babysitting Reggie Merton (PICC/1593)Frank Sidebottom: Cup of Tea (PICC/1592)Frank Sidebottom: Blackpool - Train Journey (PICC/1582) Frank Sidebottom: ‘Saturday Express’ Interview Chris Evans & Frank, 1987 (PICC/1591)Frank Sidebottom: Removal Company (PICC-1626) Copyright Buzz Hawkins - all rights reserved: The Bradshaws Volume 10 - in Their Own Firelight: Itchy Bum (PICC/1570)Licensed audio Communications, Radio, Tuning Between Stations, Static 02 – Epidemic Sound (licensed via epidemicsound.com)Drink & Drive – Raz Burg – Artlist (licensed via artlist.io)Third-party material (UK fair dealing: criticism, review, education) Radio Tuning Sound Effect [HD] – YouTube.comCar skid sound effect – YouTube.comThird-party material above is used for the purposes of criticism, review, and education in accordance with UK fair dealing provisions. Rights statement All licensed material is used in accordance with the terms of the relevant subscription licences. All archive and third-party material remains the property of its respective rights holders. Narration Podcast narrative written, researched and read by Dr. Philip Johnstone: Creative Commons licence CC-BY-4.0 (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Licence). Our next bonus episode on Piccadilly Radio DJs is out on 15 May!

    31 min
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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. 

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    Manchester Libraries
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
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    © 2026 Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast

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