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Manc 70: Will Lees-Jones - A Brewer and a Legacy Builder
William Lees-Jones took over the family’s brewing company, JW Lees, in 2004 and now owns pubs across the North-West of England and Wales. His forward-thinking and proactive approach has earned him a reputation for invoking radical changes within his … -
*Platinum Jubilee Special* Mancunians For The Greater Good
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Manc 69: Figen Murray - The Manc Putting Forgiveness First
“I’m going to publicly forgive the terrorist who killed Martyn, because anger breeds anger and hate breeds hate - somebody needs to break the cycle.” Figen Murray practises kindness and teaches resilience in an effort to build a safer, united communi… -
Manc 68: Bob Riley - The Visionary Violinist Challenging Tradition.
“For us it’s all about the future, it’s about laying down the foundations with new composers and new communities that we can make a difference in, in the future.” Bob Riley came from the “cow pats of East Yorkshire” to the “hustle and bustle of Manch… -
Manc 67: Scott Thomas - The Manc Who Is Learning As He Goes
“It was that dark moment that powered me forward - that year I went on to achieve things I never thought were possible.” Scott Thomas, owner of Social PR, Food4Thoughts and his own personal brand, knows the struggle of beating your demons and overco… -
Manc 66: Sally MacDonald - The Manc With A Foot In The Past And The Future
“It’s about creating a new generation of Mancs who believe they can do anything” Can a museum do exactly that? Sally MacDonald is the Director of the Science and Industry Museum (MOSI), and that’s her aim. Sally learnt about the importance of looking… -
Manc 65: Alan Keegan - The Voice Of Old Trafford
“I'm living the dream - Manchester United fan, boy and man” What’s it like to live your dream? Alan Keegan is otherwise known as “The Voice of Old Trafford”, where he’s the corporate MC and matchday compere. -
Manc 64: Dom McGregor - The Fearless Adventurer
“So much of social media was a gold rush” At 28 Dominic McGregor has already sold his first very successful business Social Chain which he co-founded with Dragon Steven Barlett, Dom has now moved into the world of investments with Fearless Adventures… -
Manc 63: Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE - An Innovator in the Goldilocks City
“We’re enabling a city region of tinkerers” Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE is a green tech entrepreneur who is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. She’s also a leader for diversity and inclusion in the city. -
Manc 62: Dave Haslam - The Curious Curator, DJ and Author
We Built This City
By Roland Dransfield
Incredible conversations with the Mancunians - born, bred and adopted - who put the heart into Modern Manchester.
We Built This City focuses on how these extraordinary Mancunians have built something that impacts lives and the purposeful relationships that have helped steer them, the values that have driven them to do it, and the legacies they plan to leave behind.
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, Gary Neville, Sacha Lord, Stacey Copeland, Clint Boon, Sir Richard Leese, Diane Modahl MBE, Ged King, Chris Brindley MBE, Carl Austin-Behan OBE, Karina Jadhav, Joanne Roney OBE and Sir Howard Bernstein.
We Built This City focuses on how these extraordinary Mancunians have built something that impacts lives and the purposeful relationships that have helped steer them, the values that have driven them to do it, and the legacies they plan to leave behind.
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, Gary Neville, Sacha Lord, Stacey Copeland, Clint Boon, Sir Richard Leese, Diane Modahl MBE, Ged King, Chris Brindley MBE, Carl Austin-Behan OBE, Karina Jadhav, Joanne Roney OBE and Sir Howard Bernstein.
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