Best Bill Manchester Podcasts (2024)

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episode 167: A SAMPLER OF POWER LISTENING VOLUME 02 with BILL LAWRANCE & ADRIAN COEN 1:00:00

5d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Another collection of Box 39’s opening monologues from Bill Lawrance, and the opening musicologies that follow from Adrian Coen.Intelligent opinion from Colne Radio’s highest paid and most important Senior Presenter, and forgettable nonsense from its Junior Presenter. With Bill Lawrance and Adrian Coen…

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Nick the Snitch - Carry the Message 50:07

12d ago50:07

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Send us a Text Message. Nick the Snitch (England) speaking on "Carry the Message" in an online AA meeting based in Sweden . Recorded 13th January 2024. Enjoy!! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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episode 166: A SAMPLER OF POWER LISTENING, VOLUME 01 with BILL LAWRANCE & ADRIAN COEN 1:00:00

12d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A collection of Box 39’s opening monologues from Bill Lawrance, and the opening musicologies that follow from Adrian Coen - allowing us the opportunity to revisit the unique mind of Colne Radio’s highest paid and most important Senior Presenter, and the far less important idle witterings of its Junior Presenter. With Bill Lawrance and Adrian Coen…

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episode 165 - SELF-HELP BOOKS with ADRIAN COEN 1:00:00

20d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Either: This is an odyssey of Adrian’s personal development, through his newly discovered and intimate self-help library. Or: Adrian lifts the covers on the spurious world of monetised fakery, which exploits weakness and need, as we all seek answers. It’s one or the other. With Adrian Coen

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episode 164 - INVESTIGATING YOGYAKARTA with ADRIAN COEN 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Adrian takes a walk through Yogyakarta, this beautiful city on the Indonesian island of Java, known for its traditional arts and cultural heritage. It’s a journey in real time, of memories, and of great music. With Adrian Coen

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Young L from Sheffield speaking at Make Every Step Count meeting, Warrington on Step 11 19:36

1M ago19:36

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Send us a Text Message. Young L from Sheffield speaking at Make Every Step Count meeting, Warrington on Step 11. Recording took place on 13th June 2024 Enjoy! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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episode 163 – SPIES with CRAIG BARKER 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Actress Madeline Smith, Roger Moore’s Bond Girl, reveals the secrets of Spying. Adrian is collecting intelligence, Craig is hacking the data, and Bill is staring at goats. But why is Justin Fashanu so angry, and who’s got his cigarettes? With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen, Craig Barker and Madeline Smith…

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episode 162 - BANNING BOOKS with JO COLDWELL and ROS GREEN 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Top indie book shop manager Jo Coldwell and The Director of Essex Book Festival Ros Green discuss the ethics of censorship, what being cancelled means, and whether freedom of speech is really necessary. Meanwhile Bill is having trouble with Matron, and Adrian and Janice are on full expenses, for art’s sake, of course. With great music too. With Bil…

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AA member Brian N from Belfast sharing at The Morning After Group - Alcoholics Anonymous 49:07

2M ago49:07

49:07

Send us a Text Message. AA member Brian N from Belfast, Northern Ireland sharing at The Morning After Group based in New Jersey, USA on the 28th October 2023. Ideal for newcomers.... Sit back, relax, listen and enjoy! Wishing you a pleasant sober day ahead!! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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episode 161 - MANCHESTER with IAIN TALLENTIRE 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

It’s a city of renewal and redemption. The rain and Eccles cakes are still there, but Manchester is a progressive, modern and revitalised city, proud of its past - and its future too.

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60 second sample - Christians in Comedy: Andy Kind 1:07

3M ago1:07

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This is a '60 second sample' of the podcast about the Christian comedian, Andy Kind, when he performed at St Paul's Church, Brentford, West London; the full podcast is below:By Bill Shaw

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Tony B from Belfast sharing on the 4th dimension 29:39

3M ago29:39

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Send us a Text Message. Tony B Belfast shares on "What do we mean by the 4th dimension?" recorded 14th October 2023 with the Belfast recovery group, Saturday night workshop. Really shares from the heart! Enjoy!! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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episode 160 - SATURDAYS with BOB MAY 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

It's unique - a day like no other! Special in so many ways - sport, leisure, TV, and if we're lucky, an extra hour in bed! From the Polynesian island of Kiribati, to Saturday Night Fever... its another live Box 39 with all the usual nonsense, and with great music too...

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Christians in Comedy - Andy Kind 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Andy Kind has been a comedian for almost twenty years. He performs in pubs and clubs, and at Church events. Bill Shaw was at his gig at St Paul's Church, Brentford, West London: 'Your passion for podcasts certainly comes across - very professional' - Andy Kind https://www.andykind.co.uk https://parishofbrentford.org.uk https://www.springharvest.org…

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episode 159 - THE BOX 39 MIND, SPIRIT & BODY FAIR with DAVID NASH 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

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It’s the last day of David’s Fair, and his followers are in the car park. But is he the wellbeing messiah? Or just a very naughty boy? Adrian’s plotting against him, and Bill is lost in his past. It’s going to end in fireworks, that’s for sure… With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen and David Nash

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episode 158 - THe ENd OF THE WORd with MIKe HARWOOd 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Mike is trying Welsh, swearing in Victorian and speaking Cold War Doublethink. Bill is winning Radio Scrabble. And there are revelations from the past in GCSE Esperanto. Chaotic, charming and engaging live studio Box 39... with great music, of course

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episode 157 – OBSOLETE TECHNOLOGY with BOB MAY & SIMON GRINHAM 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Live from a very cluttured Studio 1, all the next generation of devices and inventions, alongside the tech they replaced. But accidents can happen... With great music and the new Yellow Pages ad that may haunt you forever... with Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen, Bob May and Simon Grinham.

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episode 156 – SMUGGLERS! With MIKE HARWOOD and JONATHAN PEARSALL 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

The murky waters of East Anglia have always hidden big secrets. But now Mike’s talking big numbers, Jonathan’s making big money, and Adrian’s refusing to wear his fiery bamboo underpants. And where are the budgies being hidden?With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen, Mike Harwood & Jonathan Pearsall

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Alcoholics Anonymous member Bill S, Illinois 35:33

5M ago35:33

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Send us a Text Message. Alcoholics Anonymous member Bill S, Illinois sharing at Sheffield Online Meeting September 2023., enjoy! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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episode 155 – THE LONDON UNDERGROUND with BILL LAWRANCE 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

The London Underground transit system. The tube. A crossroads of history, culture, and innovation. Joining Bill are Anthony Roberts, Pulp, Lily Allen, King Charles’ Royal Antelopes, Suggs, the naked station staff at Dagenham East, and The Jam. It's an innovative live broadcast that travels on every one of the 11 lines of the Underground, that symbo…

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Demonstration for Ukraine 4:55

5M ago4:55

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Thousands of people marched in London on the 24th of February to protest about the Russian invasion of Ukraine two years ago. They started at Hyde Park, and marched to Trafalgar Square. Bill Shaw spoke to some of those taking part:

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episode 154 – THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE SOMME with IAIN TALLENTIRE 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This is a journey around the World War One Battlefields of the Somme, in northern France, where the British and German armies engaged in conflicts of such enormity and horror. As idealism perished, the futile tragedy of ‘the lions led by donkeys’ emerged. As one German officer wrote: ‘the whole history of the world cannot contain a more ghastly wor…

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Sixty second sample - Lent Vigil for Climate Justice 1:07

6M ago1:07

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Christians held a vigil outside Parliament for the first ten days of Lent to call for action about Climate Change. Starting on Ash Wednesday, people prayed at the entrance to Parliament for twenty-four hours a day, until Saturday the 24th of February. Some of the campaigners taking part explained why they were involved.....…

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Lent Vigil for Climate Justice 25:58

6M ago25:58

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Christians are holding a vigil outside Parliament to call for action about Climate Change. The 'Lent Vigil for Climate Justice' has been organised by Churches, charities and campaign groups; people will be praying at the entrance to Parliament for twenty-four hours a day until Saturday the 24th of February. The vigil started with a service at St Jo…

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episode 153 - THE LOST PUB with BOB MAY 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Join our special celebration of that cornerstone of our communities, The Pub - described by Samuel Pepys as ‘The Heart of England’. With appearances by Bruno Brookes, Floella Benjamin and manyglorious pubs, past and present - and with great music too, of course. With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen and Bob May…

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episode 152 – IT’S CHRISTMAS with DAVID NASH 1:00:02

8M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Bill & David have the spirit of Christmas – but Adrian is missing, Anthony’s been sacked and only Keith knows the password. Can Mr Tinsels save the show? He’s 87, you know… With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen & David Nash

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episode 151 – BLACK FRIDAY @ PRICE UNIVERSITY with IAN HORNETT 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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There are bargains galore, as Bill and Ian dig deep into the educational phenomenon of online instant-qualification gratification. As the pennies drop however, the shocking truth becomes apparent, that “Everyone has a Price”. With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen & Ian Hornett

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Love Christmas 16:11

9M ago16:11

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Christians across the country are preparing #Christmas gifts and treats to give away to people who may not otherwise get gifts at Christmas. This year is the fourth year of 'Love Christmas', run by the Church Revitalisation Trust. The project, known as 'Love Christmas', grew out of 'Love your Neighbour', when Churches supported people affected by t…

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Alcoholics Anonymous member Kirsty from Manchester sharing her experience, strength and hope 35:52

9M ago35:52

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Send us a Text Message. AA member Kirsty from Manchester sharing her Experience, Strength and Hope on the 5th November 2023 at the Sunday Sheffield AA meeting Enjoy! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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episode 150 – HOW TO WIN AT FOOTBALL with CRAIG BARKER 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Live from Studio One, we share the secrets of ‘How to Win at Football’, all the things you need to know to fulfil your football based dreams. With remarkable access to the Radio Presenter’s XI, their new stadium, and their approach to winning mindset ways, we also hear from four Box 39 celebrities with their own answer to this vital question. And t…

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episode 149 – THE BELGIUM BATTLEFIELDS OF WORLD WAR ONE with IAIN TALLENTIRE 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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So many of the Western Front’s bloodiest engagements were fought In Belgium and particularly around Ypres - it was also one of the most unsuited to modern warfare, with its flat and boggy terrain. The shocking and important truths of these Battlefields are told through its bunkers, dressing stations, trenches, tunnels, monuments, and museums. Their…

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episode 148 – THE RIVER STOUR with BOB MAY & SIMON GRINHAM 1:03:10

10M ago1:03:10

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We’re just messing about on the river, from historical Sudbury to hysterical Harwich. Simon shows us his pork-based cock-pocket, and Bob’s on watch up his long ladder There’s wild soup to eat, and Antoine’s made the nettle tea. And there’s a drunken sailor loose on deck… Sail the stream of chat, humour and great music, live from the Box 39 Studio. …

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episode 147 – THE NORTH SEA FLOOD OF 1953 with Jonathan Pearsall & Mike Harwood 1:05:24

10M ago1:05:24

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Amidst astonishing tales of disaster, ordeal and humanity across East Anglia, Jonathan’s big secret is out, and Mike’s strictly cash only. Antoine speaks for his socks, and Venetia Tardy-Bint speaks from God... It’s the usual live studio chaos, of course. And with great music too. With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen, Yvonne Pini, Mike Harwood andJonath…

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Alcoholics Anonymous member Mags from Belfast sharing her experience, strength and hope 41:07

11M ago41:07

41:07

Send us a Text Message. AA member Mags from Belfast sharing her Experience, Strength and Hope on the 20th September 2023 at Ark House, Scarborough. Enjoy! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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Love your Neighbour 50:33

11M ago50:33

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Churches across the country are providing practical support for people in debt, people going hungry, and refugees and asylum seekers. The project, called 'Love your Neighbour', helps people in Crisis, tackles the Causes of poverty, always offering Care to the whole person. Bill Shaw reports on how Churches in Southampton, London, and Gateshead are …

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episode 146 – JUGGLING LIFE with Jill Ball & Toni Peers 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

It's all change in the studio this week as Jill, Toni and Yvonne do the heavy lifting whilst Bill & Adrian do very little indeed for their executive fees. As modern life becomes more complex and confusing, so does juggling our roles. How can we survive? Just ask Barbie…. With Bill Lawrance, Jill Ball, Toni Peers & Yvonne Pini.…

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WOMB - Tokyo, Japan 39:53

11M ago39:53

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When WOMB opened in 2000, Japan’s nightlife scene was still in its infancy with a strict ban on dancing after midnight that made it almost impossible to run a regular nightclub. But over the past two decades, the revolutionary club has transformed the way people in Tokyo party. This is the story of how the club went from an idea born on the dancefl…

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AA member Wayne B from Sheffield, England sharing his experience, strength and hope 42:30

11M ago42:30

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Send us a Text Message. Alcoholics Anonymous member Wayne B from Sheffield, South Yorkshire sharing his experience, strength and hope at Caernarfon Primary Purpose Group, recorded May 2022. Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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episode 145 - CYPRUS with Sue Beer 1:02:58

11M ago1:02:58

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Live, from the studios of Sunshine FunTime FM, in Nicosia, Cyprus, Box 39 investigates the magical mixture of traditional and modern life on this remarkable island. Guest presenter Sue Beer joins regulars Bill and Adrian to examine this beautiful yet complex Mediterranean tourist attraction, and uncover the secrets of the people and the places that…

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Afrika Shrine - Lagos, Nigeria 44:03

11M ago44:03

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Fela Kuti was a musician and activist who pioneered the jazzy, uniquely West African genre of Afrobeat. His musical testing ground, political pulpit and spiritual home was a nightclub he created in Lagos, The Afrika Shrine. A venue at the heart of his community that would welcome legends, be burnt to the ground by the military, set the stage for so…

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Space - Ibiza, Spain 40:50

11M ago40:50

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Ibiza is no ordinary island and Space was no ordinary club. The open-air party which lasted 22 hours every day, revolutionized the international clubbing scene and transformed the people who flocked to its dance floor every summer. Space was the blueprint for all-day outdoor Terrace parties, became one of the most awarded clubs in history, and help…

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episode 144 – JEOPARDY with Bob May 1:00:00

12M ago1:00:00

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There’s peril, risk and electric shocks in the Studio, as Bob is tested to his very limits – will his supreme knowledge of Telephone Poles help him to avoid the consequences? It’s a live show, and with listeners choosing what happens next, anything can happen… With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen & Bob May…

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Berghain - Berlin, Germany 36:07

12M ago36:07

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After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, a new counter-culture emerged as the city came together to form a new identity. That cultural shift inspired the birth of Berghain, an iconic but ultra-private techno hotspot and sex club. Berghain ushered in a new era of hedonism, excess, and freeing secrecy that gave the city’s queer community a space to…

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Mecca at Tunnel, New York, US 43:32

12M ago43:32

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New York was the epicenter of the 90s Hip Hop Renaissance and Funk Master Flex’s legendary Sunday night parties at The Tunnel, gave Hip Hop fans a home. From the phenomenal performances it hosted to the iconic songs it premiered, each night at The Tunnel was filled with cinematic scenes starring hip-hop royalty, making the club a vital cultural tou…

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episode 143 – THE FREE REPUBLIC OF WIVENHOE with Martin Newell & Danae Brook 1:00:00

12M ago1:00:00

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Comrades, it’s Revolution! Wivenhoe has declared itself as an independent state, no longer in the UK. From the roadblocks at the Co-op comes the new President Martin Newell in some serious epaulettes and a pointy hat. Announcing 5 edicts for the citizens, playing great music, and declaring a new national anthem, it’s a critical moment in Wivenhoe’s…

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Paradise Garage - New York, US 45:39

12M ago45:39

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Under the musical influence of the one and only Larry Levan, Paradise Garage became a vibrant musical space for Queer, Black, and Latino people in New York, to dance, and reclaim a sound that they had created. With a DJ who knew how to energize a crowd and a killer sound system that pulled people out onto the dancefloor, Paradise Garage would go on…

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Les Bains Douches - Paris, France 41:59

1y ago41:59

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Les Bains Douches was a glamorous nightclub in the center of Paris that’s parties attracted some of the most famous and influential stars in the world. Housed in what was once Paris’s first and most decadent bathhouse, Les Bains Douches was a magical, musical experience that gave musicians like Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, and Prince a space to unwind,…

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episode 142 - SAVING BILLERICAY with Bill Lawrance & Adrian Coen 1:00:01

1y ago1:00:01

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The beautiful Essex town of Billericay is in danger from an ancient historical curse, and time is running out. Box 39 is on a mission to save the town - with the help of listeners, the Colne Radio Sports Car, some great music and a reasonable lunch expenses budget. A unique and remarkable radio adventure, that could just save Billericay… With Bill …

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The Haçienda - Manchester, UK 32:49

1y ago32:49

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The Haçienda, a nightclub run by the record label behind Joy Division and New Order, was a once-in-a-generation club that came to define British northern youth culture. It belonged to the young people of Manchester and during the rise of ecstasy, it pioneered acid-house music and inspired a generation of musicians, designers and artists in the mids…

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Warehouse / Music Box - Chicago, US 43:00

1y ago43:00

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The Warehouse and The Music Box were incredibly influential Chicago clubs that became ground zero for the rise of House Music. Under the supervision of Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy, these two house clubs cultivated a new genre of music created by people of color that would go on to form the very foundations of modern dance music as we know it. Se…

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