James Stannage

[simmers]

He works behind the bar in the Ducie in town now

 

[m7mcfc]

A pal of mine was always ringing him up. I used to ask him if he was staying in with James when he wouldn't come out for a pint.

 

[Captain Rock]

Paul Nolan!!! Ha thats a blast from the past! Didn't he wind the reds up by pretending to be a Leeds fan? Was he a blue?

Many happy memories of listening to stannage especially the funny hour. It was through this I tried smoking weetabix as someone suggested it on the show ( 15 yr old mop top into the madchester scene, thought I'd give it a go ).
Loved the Frank Sidebottom jingle too, apparently he works behind the bar at The Ducie Bridge??? Such a shame if true?

 

[Dirty Harry]

Really ? Any idea of his username?

Unfortunately not mate, it was in response to his name being mentioned on here iirc so a search may pull something up, it was around the end of the season I think.

No. That was James H. Reeve.

Oh aye, apologies Mark, only one name out though ;-)

 

[Lavinda Past]

Stannage was (and probably still is) an irritating little fart who probably (still) argues with himself in his sleep. Good late-night radio.

I always thought he'd end up shouting at lamp posts / road signs in Market Street or stopping random strangers to tell them how he used to be famous.

He was a typical 70's shock-jock but it must be said, one of the better ones. Shame he / his agent didn't know how to tone things down to make better use of his 'talents'... Would have been great in a Jeremy Kyle type show.

Had his chance: Muffed it. Silly old sod.

 

[johnny on the spot]

Stannage was (and probably still is) an irritating little fart who probably (still) argues with himself in his sleep. Good late-night radio.

I always thought he'd end up shouting at lamp posts / road signs in Market Street or stopping random strangers to tell them how he used to be famous.

He was a typical 70's shock-jock but it must be said, one of the better ones. Shame he / his agent didn't know how to tone things down to make better use of his 'talents'... Would have been great in a Jeremy Kyle type show.

Had his chance: Muffed it. Silly old sod.

Agent? Christ almighty. Knowing Mr Stannage well, the idea of him hiring an agent is pretty funny.

Historically, James was offered quite a few opportunities to work on television but usually turned them down. His last telly appearance was a couple of years ago, as a guest on a frankly bizarre episode of Alan Titchmarsh's ITV chat show opposite Janet Street Porter. The topic was something to do with feminism.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Stannage was (and probably still is) an irritating little fart who probably (still) argues with himself in his sleep. Good late-night radio.

I always thought he'd end up shouting at lamp posts / road signs in Market Street or stopping random strangers to tell them how he used to be famous.

He was a typical 70's shock-jock but it must be said, one of the better ones. Shame he / his agent didn't know how to tone things down to make better use of his 'talents'... Would have been great in a Jeremy Kyle type show.

Had his chance: Muffed it. Silly old sod.

Agent? Christ almighty. Knowing Mr Stannage well, the idea of him hiring an agent is pretty funny.

Historically, James was offered quite a few opportunities to work on television but usually turned them down. His last telly appearance was a couple of years ago, as a guest on a frankly bizarre episode of Alan Titchmarsh's ITV chat show opposite Janet Street Porter. The topic was something to do with feminism.

Ha Ha - I would imagine he wouldn't have much to say about that! Should've been a star. Should've hired an agent ;)

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Stannage gave us Jasper Carrott in his pomp and Bob Williamson who never had one.

 

[Manchester1894]

Paul Nolan!!! Ha thats a blast from the past! Didn't he wind the reds up by pretending to be a Leeds fan? Was he a blue?

Many happy memories of listening to stannage especially the funny hour. It was through this I tried smoking weetabix as someone suggested it on the show ( 15 yr old mop top into the madchester scene, thought I'd give it a go ).
Loved the Frank Sidebottom jingle too, apparently he works behind the bar at The Ducie Bridge??? Such a shame if true?

Paul was sat next to me on a nightbus once winding up rag students by saying he was a Chelsea fan and they'd win the next 10 premier leagues. I only recognised who it was from his voice. When I said "Paul Nolan?" he went proper sheepish. Wouldn't even discuss Stanage/Picc Gold. Saw him the other day in Withington chatting to a post man. Hasn't changed. Looks like he's still in the late 80's/early 90's bless him.

"I'll let you into a little secret" was such a memorable line on the Stannage show.

There's a clip somewhere of Paul on the Paul Ross TV show. funny as f*ck

 

[johnny on the spot]

Stannage was (and probably still is) an irritating little fart who probably (still) argues with himself in his sleep. Good late-night radio.

I always thought he'd end up shouting at lamp posts / road signs in Market Street or stopping random strangers to tell them how he used to be famous.

He was a typical 70's shock-jock but it must be said, one of the better ones. Shame he / his agent didn't know how to tone things down to make better use of his 'talents'... Would have been great in a Jeremy Kyle type show.

Had his chance: Muffed it. Silly old sod.

Agent? Christ almighty. Knowing Mr Stannage well, the idea of him hiring an agent is pretty funny.

Historically, James was offered quite a few opportunities to work on television but usually turned them down. His last telly appearance was a couple of years ago, as a guest on a frankly bizarre episode of Alan Titchmarsh's ITV chat show opposite Janet Street Porter. The topic was something to do with feminism.

Ha Ha - I would imagine he wouldn't have much to say about that! Should've been a star. Should've hired an agent ;)

Some of the death threats he used to get were brilliant, some of the funniest, most creative shit I've ever read. We're talking twenty a week from all corners of Manchester.