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31. A very personal Pryor engagement
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 21 April 2006Legendary comedian Richard Pryor died last year after living with multiple schlerosis for two decades. Conrad Astley spoke to his daughter Rain, who is honouring her father and raising awareness for the disease in Manchester this weekend.
32. A bit about... Kym Mazelle
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006There's aren't many people who can count Michael, Janet, Latoya and Tito Jackson as their childhood friends, but Kyn Mazelle is one of them. Growing up around the corner from the Jacksons in Indiana, she had music in her blood from an early age. Her vocals have been used on tracks by Soul II Soul, and in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo And Juliet. She is appearing is Ray Charles tribute I Can't Stop Loving You at the Opera House from Wednesday.
33. The way to stardom
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006The man who brought Peter Kay and Tony Christie to the top of the charts is playing in Manchester next week. Conrad Astley looks at the career of songwriter Neil Sedaka.
34. Revealing roots to Victoria
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006A biography of Victoria Wood's mother gives an insight into life in east Manchester before the Second World War. Conrad Astley spoke to its author - the comedian's brother.
35. Days out
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006Youngsters can go on journeys into the past, or into space, over the next week. We look at days out for the family.
36. The week ahead: going back in time to Christmas
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006We look at two great double acts - David Tennant and Billie Piper, and Adam Hart-Davis and Myleene Klass.
37. Style: a little bit of history
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006A new exhibition looks at the history and psychology behind the little black dress - the most enduring fashion item of the last century. Conrad Astley talked to the organiser.
38. The big picture: Graham Finlayson
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006Work by a photographer who honed his skills in Manchester and helped elevate press photography to an art form is being displayed at The Lowry. Conrad Astley took a look.
39. Where there's a will, there's a Baldwin
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 7 April 2006The vultures begin circling in the wake of Mike Baldwin's death. Conrad Astley looks at next week's events in Weatherfield.
40. The Mighty Boosh
North East Manchester Advertiser, Friday 31 March 2006Conrad Astley looks at the strange world of The Mighty Boosh, coming to Manchester for two nights next week.