Jim Hancock

JIM HANCOCK

Jim Hancock began his career in journalism at Piccadilly Radio shortly before it began broadcasting.

He then moved to London to become a Lobby Correspondent with Independent Radio News. He subsequently returned to Piccadilly Radio in a more senior position before joining Granada in 1987.

After a stint in local programmes he was appointed as Granada’s Political Editor.

Interview highlights

Jim talks about Cyril Smith and some less successful aspects of journalism

Jim talks about his colleagues at Granada

Jim Hancock on the night of the long knives

Jim talks about Cyril Smith and some less successful aspects of journalism

Jim talks about his colleagues at Granada

Jim Hancock on the night of the long knives

Jim Hancock talks about Gerry Robinson and Charles Allen.

Jim on the canteen

Granada and the world of politics

On Granada’s politics

And not forgetting North Wales

On becoming Political Editor and interviewing Margaret Thatcher.

Jim on covering north west politics

Jim remembers Granada’s Liverpool office and ENG.

Jim Hancock explains how he came to join Granada.