Full Volume Podcast: Andrew Ellis (This Is England), Rob Parker, Sue Ryding (Lipservice)
Back with a bang in 2026, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns with a feast of audio treats.
With a new look, lineup, features, and more – presenter Alan Lynch and co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries.
With a smorgasbord of interviews to devour, This Is England star Andrew Ellis chats about his love of the Wythenshawe Forum. Elsewhere founder of the Lip Service Theatre company Sue Ryding takes us around the hilarious new ‘Funny Stuff’ exhibition at Central Library. Author extraordinaire and Crime Central host Rob Parker tells us about his exhilarating new book and spills the beans on what’s coming up in 2026.
Elsewhere, Maxine Goulding pops in to reveal what’s in store for North Manchester Libraries this year, there’s a book review from our new regular book reviewers Elena and Liam, Thom digs up some audio gold from the Sound Archives courtesy of the Piccadilly Radio Archive, there’s stacks of What’s On Tips for things to see and do across Manchester Libraries, and much, much more. Tune in now!
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Watch out for a new episode next month….
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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, International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries, Galleries, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more.
‘Episode 12: Andrew Ellis + Rob Parker’ , the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now.
