Celebrity Interviews
Russell Watson - nude cycling and my brush with death
May 14th 2012
Internationally renowned tenor Russell Watson showed some Lancashire grit to battle two brain tumours. He talks exclusively to Emma Mayoh
My meeting with Monkees star Davy Jones
March 1st 2012
Lancashire Life blogger remembers the day she met Monkees star Davy Jones
Maxine Peake - My lovely Lancashire home
January 5th 2012
Maxine Peake is a national treasure in the making but a Salford terrace still suits her fine. Natalie Anglesey reports
Five students from St Mary’s College in Crosby interview Lancashire-born actor David Morrissey
September 13th 2011
Five students from St Mary’s College in Crosby interviewed one of Britain’s finest actors, Lancashire-born David Morrissey. One of them, 13-year-old Isabelle Bond, reports
Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing
July 12th 2011
TV PRESENTER Suzi Perry, the face of premier motorcycle racing series MotoGP, has revealed that her love...
Kay Burley - How I lost my Wigan accent
June 22nd 2011
Sky’s Kay Burley has covered some of the world’s biggest news stories. But it was her happy childhood in Wigan that set her on the path to success. Emma Mayoh reports
Alfie Boe - Fleetwood’s most famous son
May 10th 2011
Fleetwood’s most famous son has taken the world of musical theatre by storm and will be singing to packed halls during a tour layer this year. Eileen Jones met Alfie Boe – and his mum
Ashley Jensen Interview
March 17th 2011
Another of our exports to Hollywood has hit the big time; things became very Ugly Betty for the versatile Ashley Jensen.
Sue Perkins on 'Giles And Sue Live The Good Life' & greetings cards
December 17th 2010
Sue Perkins talks to us about her BBC2 series ‘Giles And Sue Live The Good Life’, and a new survey regarding writing in greetings cards...
Looking for Eric's John Henshaw - Oldham's shy star
December 8th 2010
Actor John Henshaw went from working on the bins to starring on stage and screen, as Paul Mackenzie discovered (eventually)
Granada Reports presenters Lucy Meacock and Tony Morris
October 26th 2010
Granada’s Lucy Meacock will present the prestigious Cheshire Life and Lancashire Life Food & Drink Awards this month. Emma Mayoh caught up with her and co-host Tony Morris PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTY THOMPSON
Bonzo Dog Band’s Lancashire link
October 9th 2010
The 60s group that mixed music and madness are heading north – bringing a Lancashire lad home with them
Comedian Lee Mack confesses Southport fear
May 5th 2010
Southport comedian Lee Mack is used to sell-out audiences but stage fright keeps him from his home town. Emma Mayoh reports MAIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS
Lancashire folk group Houghton Weavers anniversary
March 19th 2010
Lancashire’s favourite folk group is celebrating a remarkable 35 years on the road. Roger Borrell reports
Lancashire roots of TV food expert, Matthew Fort
March 12th 2010
Lancashire food champion and television cookery judge Matthew Fort is no slouch in the kitchen, as guests at one of our top hotels discovered. Roger Borrell reports
Bernard Cribbins, Lancashire's theatrical treasure
February 20th 2010
Oldham’s Bernard Cribbins has racked up almost 70 years in showbusiness but has no intention of retiring, as he told Paul Mackenzie
GMTV’s Marcella Whittingdale loves mornings in Manchester
February 2nd 2010
GMTV’s new Northern correspondent tells Lancashire Life why she just loves her new life in Manchester
Liverpool -born actor David Morrissey talks to Lancashire Life
January 21st 2010
David Morrissey has a long list of acting successes behind him such as Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, but when it comes to his directorial debut, the Lancashire star could not be more nervous. Emma Mayoh reports
The Rochdale Cowboy Mike Harding’s fly-fishing book (with audio)
December 21st 2009
Comedian and folk singer Mike Harding, who has lived in the Yorkshire Dales since the 70s, is sharing a secret vice – the one he uses to tie trout flies. He talks to Roger Borrell
Dave Spikey's Christmas Tour
December 6th 2009
Comedian Dave Spikey prepares for his favourite time of the year and tells Paul Mackenzie why he’ll be on the move on Christmas Day
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