Episode 5
It's 1976 and the Sex Pistols play Manchester. Paul Morley was there. The rock journalist on what it means to be a northerner. From May 2013.
Paul Morley grew up in Reddish, less than five miles from Manchester and even closer to Stockport. Ever since the age of seven, old enough to form an identity but too young to be aware that 'southern' was a category, Morley has always thought of himself as a northerner. What that meant, he wasn't entirely sure. It was for him, as it is for millions of others in England, an absolute, indisputable truth.
Forty years after walking down grey pavements on his way to school, Morley explores what it means to be northern.
In today's episode it's 1976, and the Sex Pistols play Manchester's Free Hall. Morley was there.
Paul Morley is an acclaimed music journalist, writer, presenter and music producer. He made his name writing for the NME between 1977 and 1983, and has gone on to publish several books about music.
Reader: Paul Morley, with additional readings from Paul Hilton
Abridger: Viv Beeby
Producer: Justine Willett.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Morley |
| Abridger | Viv Beeby |
| Producer | Justine Willett |
| Reader | Paul Morley |
| Reader | Paul Hilton |
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Fri 31 May 2013 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Sat 1 Jun 2013 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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