PHIL GRIFFIN

Phil Griffin joined Granada TV as a researcher in 1978, moving from Piccadilly Radio.

He worked there for 11 years on a variety of programmes including arts, schools and drama.

He is now a freelance writer, broadcaster and curator with a special interest in architecture and urban issues.

Interview highlights

Phil Griffin on how he joined Granada

Phil Griffin on the significance of P.T. Barnum

Phil Griffin remembers Tony Wilson

Phil Griffin on commercial TV in the 1950’s

Phil Griffin on the importance of Granada to Manchester

Phil Griffin on the architecture of the Granada building in Quay Street

Phil Griffin on the specific geographical location of Granada

Phil Griffin on Manchester as the second city

Phil Griffin on the Granada art collection