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Gerald Brierley

About Gerald Brierley

Gerald presents Oldham Today and can be heard from 10am to 12noon on Tuesdays, with a repeat in 2 parts at 5 to 6pm, and 9 to 10pm. The programme is a combination of music and chat with people who work, live in, or affect our town in some way, and the guests range from local crown green bowlers, to councillors or personnel promoting health care.

A retired head teacher and born and bred Oldhamer, Gerald is also a supporter of Oldham Roughyeds. A lifetime of playing sport has left a legacy of ‘dicky’ knees, but he still loves cycling, walking, golf and cricket. Currently he earns his crust by presenting poetry days in schools and invigilating exams. Gerald says he is happy to be a granddad.

Oldham Today Friday 14th January

First Broadcast on January 14, 2011 at 10:00 am by Gerald Brierley

In this programme hosted by Gerald Brierley and Dave McGealy we review and play highlights from our broadcast of the Oldham East and Saddleworth By-election. We feature interviews with the candidates and the victorious Labour Candidate Debbie Abrahams. Listen Again … Continue reading →

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Oldham Today Tuesday 11 January

First Broadcast on January 11, 2011 at 10:00 am by Gerald Brierley

Continuing with our interviews in the build up to the Oldham East and Saddleworth we feature interviews with: Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party. Caroline Flint, Labour MP for Doncaster. Sayeeda Warsi Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. Listen Again … Continue reading →

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Oldham Today Monday 10 January

First Broadcast on January 10, 2011 at 10:00 am by Gerald Brierley

Continuing with our interviews in the build up to the Oldham East and Saddleworth we feature interviews with: Andrew Stunell Liberal Democrat Minister for Communities and Local Government, Local Resident Ryan Gooding. Ed Balls Shaddow Home Secretary. Simon Hughes Deputy … Continue reading →

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Oldham Today Friday 7th January

First Broadcast on January 7, 2011 at 10:00 am by Gerald Brierley

In the studio on this programme is Gerald Brierley, featuring more  political interviews from our reporter Dave McGealy with: Alan Johnson, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer David Cameron, Prime Minister Kashif Ali, Conservative Candidate Danny Alexander Chief Secretary to the … Continue reading →

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Oldham Today Thursday 6th January

First Broadcast on January 6, 2011 at 10:00 am by Gerald Brierley

In the studio on this programme is Gerald Brierley, featuring more political interviews from our reporter Dave McGealy with: Jack Straw, Shadow Deputy Prime Minister Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health Listen Again to this this episode

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Oldham Today Tuesday 5th January

First Broadcast on January 4, 2011 at 10:00 am by Gerald Brierley

We look back at the Law Cup rugby Game between Oldham and Rochdale from Sunday afternoon, which comment from our commentary team and Roughyeds coach Tony Benson. Today we hear political news on the Oldham East and Saddleworth from our … Continue reading →

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Highlights of our Blue Plaque Walk of 13th July 2010

First Broadcast on September 8, 2010 at 12:00 pm by Gerald Brierley

We broadcast highlights of our Blue Plaque walk in ‘The Chance to Meet’ slot broadcast on Wednesday 8th September. This programme was presented by Gerald Brierly and Dave McGealy.

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