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Funky Si's A-Z of Manchester

Drummer Simon Wolstencroft, dubbed 'Funky Si' by Johnny Marr has worked with Ian Brown, John Squire, Andy Rourke, Terry Hall, Jez Kerr, Neville Staple and Craig Gannon to name but a few. He was the dr... Read more

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Bonus Episode 3 - Mark E Smith

Bonus Episode 3 - Mark E Smith

It's bonus episode time! Simon Wolstencroft looks back over his time in The Fall and his friendship with Mark E Smith in... Read more

4 Mar 2022

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Bonus Episode 2 - Funky Si's Festive Fives

Bonus Episode 2 - Funky Si's Festive Fives

It's bonus episode time again. Simon talks about his favourite films, the best cities he has visited and his definitive ... Read more

28 Dec 2021

49mins

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Bonus Episode 1 - Funky Si's Festive Fives

Bonus Episode 1 - Funky Si's Festive Fives

It's bonus episode time. Simon talks about who he would have in his definitive Manchester band lineup, his favourite tv ... Read more

21 Dec 2021

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Episode 26 - Letter Z: From Zagreb to Zumbar

Episode 26 - Letter Z: From Zagreb to Zumbar

It's week 26 so it's the letter Z. Simon talks about romance in Zagreb, his love of Zildjian cymbals (the only serious c... Read more

11 Dec 2020

38mins

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Episode 25 - Letter Y: From Yargo to You Can Drum But You Can't Hide

Episode 25 - Letter Y: From Yargo to You Can Drum But You Can't Hide

It's week 25 so it's the letter Y. Simon talks about yachts, his book You Can Drum But You Can't Hide and why he only la... Read more

4 Dec 2020

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Episode 24 - Letter X : From X Factor to Xmas With Simon

Episode 24 - Letter X : From X Factor to Xmas With Simon

It's week 24 so it's the letter X. Simon talks about X-rated films, being part of the X generation and The Fall song Xma... Read more

27 Nov 2020

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Episode 23 - Letter W: From Winter Hill to Wythenshawe

Episode 23 - Letter W: From Winter Hill to Wythenshawe

It's week 23 so it's the letter W. Simon talks about flying around Winter Hill, his love for Woolworths and what happene... Read more

20 Nov 2020

47mins

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Episode 22 - Letter V: From Vimto to The Venue

Episode 22 - Letter V: From Vimto to The Venue

It's week 22 so it's the letter V. Simon talks about his Dad's Vauxhall Vectra, his love for the Vulcan Bomber and The F... Read more

13 Nov 2020

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Episode 21 - Letter U: From UCP products to the Underground Market

Episode 21 - Letter U: From UCP products to the Underground Market

It's week 21 so it's the letter U. Simon talks about Man United winning the treble, his dad's love for tripe and his adv... Read more

30 Oct 2020

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Episode 20 - Letter T: From Timperley to Top Of The Pops

Episode 20 - Letter T: From Timperley to Top Of The Pops

It's week 20 so it's the letter T. Simon talks about the horror comedy Theatre of Blood, digging in a Victorian Tip and ... Read more

23 Oct 2020

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