Lawrence Jones is the BBC's Mr Manchester

8 June 2006

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As one of the BBC's most far reaching local radio stations, BBC Radio Manchester celebrates and challenges, reports and debates, explains and entertains and reflects life of the whole region.

Every week, the Phil and Gail Show searches out its Mr Manchester and brings him in to talk about life in the North West's biggest city.

Lawrence Jones, managing director of UKFast is Mr Manchester for the Tuesday 6 June 2006 show.

You can listen to excerpts of the radio show by following the links below.

1. Phil Wood finds out where Lawrence's entrepreneureal spirit comes from and Gail reveals whether Lawrence has held on to his rugby player's thighs.

Listen (6.34)

2. Phil discovers that Lawrence has a history in Entertainment and delves into Piano playing, event organising at Granada and nights at the Hacienda with Craig Charles.

Listen(10.01)

3. Lawrence talks about home life and meeting his business partner and wife Gail.

Listen (6.39)

4. They discusses the avalanche that nearly claimed Lawrence's life five years ago, and his changing perspectives as he brings up children in Manchester.

Listen (7.42)

5. Lawrence mentions his other love...UKFast and clears up for Phil what exactly an Internet Host does.

Listen (7.04)

Alternatively you can download the entire interview

Listen (37.58)

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