tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33 2008-10-24T15:51:09Z Behind the scenes with Channel M’s David Henry. Movable Type 3.2 tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4587 2008-10-24T15:39:19Z 2008-10-24T15:51:09Z

I went up the clock tower at Manchester Town Hall this morning. Now I don't have a great head for heights so standing on a ledge high above Albert Square wasn't easy. But the thing that really did turn my...

David Henry I went up the clock tower at Manchester Town Hall this morning. Now I don't have a great head for heights so standing on a ledge high above Albert Square wasn't easy. But the thing that really did turn my... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4577 2008-10-23T11:22:20Z 2008-10-23T13:25:29Z

Tom Buckley was born with eye cancer. At two weeks old he lost the sight in his left eye. For 19 years he led a normal life. However four years ago the cancer returned. Since then 14 tumours have been...

David Henry Tom Buckley was born with eye cancer. At two weeks old he lost the sight in his left eye. For 19 years he led a normal life. However four years ago the cancer returned. Since then 14 tumours have been... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4548 2008-10-21T09:19:29Z 2008-10-22T13:58:58Z

Manchester's Central Library is fantastic, isn't it? Not only it is an amazing building but it's also a great asset for the city. I interviewed one of the library's staff in the main Reading Hall this morning. The room is...

David Henry Manchester's Central Library is fantastic, isn't it? Not only it is an amazing building but it's also a great asset for the city. I interviewed one of the library's staff in the main Reading Hall this morning. The room is... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4479 2008-10-13T12:52:03Z 2008-10-14T08:09:16Z

Greater Manchester Police carried out a series of raids in Wythenshawe this morning. Channel M were invited to tag along and film some of what they were doing. One of the homes they raided had a cannabis farm in the...

David Henry Greater Manchester Police carried out a series of raids in Wythenshawe this morning. Channel M were invited to tag along and film some of what they were doing. One of the homes they raided had a cannabis farm in the... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4468 2008-10-10T12:24:26Z 2008-10-10T12:26:35Z

This is just a moan really. I was on the Breakfast programme this morning. That means starting work at half four. Half four, I say. Thankfully I don't do it very often. How the regulars cope I've no idea. I'm...

David Henry This is just a moan really. I was on the Breakfast programme this morning. That means starting work at half four. Half four, I say. Thankfully I don't do it very often. How the regulars cope I've no idea. I'm... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4464 2008-10-09T16:53:13Z 2008-10-09T17:06:24Z

Manchester University Students Union has replaced traditional WC signs for ones that say toilets with urinals and toilets. The Manchester Evening News broke the story last week and it was followed up around the globe. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1069339_toilet_signs_too_pc The Union says the...

David Henry Manchester University Students Union has replaced traditional WC signs for ones that say toilets with urinals and toilets. The Manchester Evening News broke the story last week and it was followed up around the globe. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1069339_toilet_signs_too_pc The Union says the... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4452 2008-10-08T14:08:53Z 2008-10-08T14:24:51Z

I've been to many council estates across Greater Manchester and some of them I have no desire to return to. However this morning I interviewed Mary Armstrong, who lives on an estate in Collyhurst, and frankly I'd like to move...

David Henry I've been to many council estates across Greater Manchester and some of them I have no desire to return to. However this morning I interviewed Mary Armstrong, who lives on an estate in Collyhurst, and frankly I'd like to move... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4451 2008-10-07T17:34:55Z 2008-10-07T17:39:06Z

Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's a lack of publicity but the home-coming for our Olympic heroes looks in danger of being a wash-out. It started at half five this evening and we're broadcasting live from the event. Ben Bland...

David Henry Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's a lack of publicity but the home-coming for our Olympic heroes looks in danger of being a wash-out. It started at half five this evening and we're broadcasting live from the event. Ben Bland... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4450 2008-10-07T17:26:41Z 2008-10-07T17:34:46Z

Soundbite of the day goes to Tom Wilders. He's director of strategic planning at the Pennine Acute Hospital Trust, which looks after North Manchester General in Crumpsall. Speaking at a health debate hosted by Channel M's Andy Crane, Mr Wilders...

David Henry Soundbite of the day goes to Tom Wilders. He's director of strategic planning at the Pennine Acute Hospital Trust, which looks after North Manchester General in Crumpsall. Speaking at a health debate hosted by Channel M's Andy Crane, Mr Wilders... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4409 2008-10-02T14:32:17Z 2008-10-02T14:36:30Z

And while I was at the building site for the new tram depot in Old Trafford (see below entry) I went down to the side of the disused train track. It was a right mess. Not many people venture down...

David Henry And while I was at the building site for the new tram depot in Old Trafford (see below entry) I went down to the side of the disused train track. It was a right mess. Not many people venture down... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4408 2008-10-02T14:22:43Z 2008-10-02T14:32:13Z

After years and years of delays Chorlton is finally getting a link to the tram network. This morning I went along to Old Trafford where work is taking place to clear a disused railway line to make it ready for...

David Henry After years and years of delays Chorlton is finally getting a link to the tram network. This morning I went along to Old Trafford where work is taking place to clear a disused railway line to make it ready for... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4402 2008-10-01T16:25:04Z 2008-10-01T16:30:04Z

This is totally unrelated to my Channel M work but.....Last night I went to review Othello at the Lowry for the MEN's Urban Life magazine. Beg, borrow, bribe a ticket. It's an absolutely brilliant production. If you think Shakespeare is...

David Henry This is totally unrelated to my Channel M work but.....Last night I went to review Othello at the Lowry for the MEN's Urban Life magazine. Beg, borrow, bribe a ticket. It's an absolutely brilliant production. If you think Shakespeare is... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4384 2008-09-29T16:49:06Z 2008-09-29T17:11:11Z

So who should be given the freedom of Salford? Manchester United's Ryan Giggs or Burmese political prisoner and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi? Or both perhaps. The ruling Labour group on Salford City Council wants to award...

David Henry So who should be given the freedom of Salford? Manchester United's Ryan Giggs or Burmese political prisoner and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi? Or both perhaps. The ruling Labour group on Salford City Council wants to award... tag:blogs.channelm.co.uk,2008:/broadcast_news//33.4373 2008-09-29T10:31:20Z 2008-09-29T10:52:06Z

Hello. Good morning and welcome. It's Monday morning. It's raining and I'm waiting for the phone to ring so I can leave the office and film a report for tonight's evening news. Sadly, so far, the people I need to...

David Henry Hello. Good morning and welcome. It's Monday morning. It's raining and I'm waiting for the phone to ring so I can leave the office and film a report for tonight's evening news. Sadly, so far, the people I need to...