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The Mancunian Way - Factory and the mainstream

Part 3 Factory. Mark Radcliffe talks to Tony Wilson about his unique record label and part 4 focuses on mainstream acts such as 10cc, Simply Red & M People. First broadcast 2001.

Part 3: Factory. Mark Radcliffe talks to Tony Wilson, whose Factory label restored Manchester bands to the international stage in the 80s and 90s.

Part 4 Mark focuses on bands such as 10cc, Simply Red and M People, who have kept Manchester at the forefront of mainstream rock and pop.

First broadcast in 2001.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 27 Mar 202502:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Yardbirds

    For Your Love

    • RAven.

  • Dizzee Rascal

    Jus' A Rascal

    • XL Recordings.

  • The Hollies

    Look Through Any Window

    • The Hits Of 1965 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.
    • 18.

  • Mink DeVille

    Spanish Stroll

    • Raven.

  • The Hollies

    Bus Stop

    • The Hits Of 1966 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.
    • 2.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 2 Jul 201901:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 27 Mar 202502:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music