Rowetta, Ríoghnach Connolly, and Richard Houghton on the new Full Volume Podcast
Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns for a bumper Easter extravaganza.
Presenters Alan Lynch and his co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries.
This April, Alan heads over to Wythenshawe Forum where he sits in on a feast of audio treats from Manchester music scene powerhouse Rowetta, plus BBC Radio 1 + 2 award-winning folk musician Ríoghnach Connolly; both of whom tell us about their love of Manchester Libraries.
Plus, ahead of his Q&A event at Central Library at the end of the month, author Richard Houghton talks to the podcast about his incredible new book ‘Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin’, a book that delivers a “people’s history” of one of the biggest rock bands of all time.
Elsewhere, our youngest reviewer Oliver returns to review his favourite new book on survival, whereas Danny Middleton pops in to tell us more about the exciting late-night plans for ‘World Book Night’ at Central Library.
Elsewhere 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, and all the usual fun and games.
Tune in now!
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‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips, exclusive interviews, book reviews, and much more.
Receiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Kate Mosse, Jackie Kay, Tynah Matembe, and Kimberly Whittam, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’, folk musician Cole Stacey, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow, Manchester’s Lord Mayor, Councillor John Hacking, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett, Actor Andrew Ellis (This Is England), International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries, Galleries, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more.
‘Episode 14: Rowetta, Ríoghnach Connolly, and Richard Houghton’ the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now.
Turn it up, and tune in – now:
https://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o-80012-96971-32630-87408-90983-19055-1758-28515
Watch out for a new episode next month….
