Blasts from the past for Jamie and Freddie...
THE AWARDS AIM TO SHINE A LIGHT ON THE SUCCESSES OF MANCHESTER BUSINESSES AFTER A CHALLENGING YEAR
HOT off the back of Ant & Dec’s DNA journey, six more celebrities embark on a lifechanging road trip to uncover their family history.
Everyone has a banter buddy or shoulder to cry on as they take the trip in pairs, following bloodlines and even occasionally meeting relatives they never knew existed.
In episodes to come, Amanda Holden and Alan Carr hit the road, as well as father and son Martin and Roman Kemp.
This time, close friends Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff discover each other’s ancestry
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using DNA and genealogy.
“We’re both proud dads. Family is so key to us both,” says Jamie.
Referring to Fred’s mental health and his own battles, he adds: “There might be something in our DNA that gives us the traits that we have.”
Fred says: “I’ll probably find out I’m from a long line of bad people. Might explain a few things!”
As they head off on the motorway, Fred is soon panicking as he realises he’s heading to Yorkshire – as a proud Lancastrian, this is a big deal.
A surprise and royal connection is in store for one of them as they arrive at the Wakefield Mining Museum.
Jamie’s family journey takes him to the East End and a real bombshell – a notorious mystery that has remained unsolved for generations.
And there’s another shock as the lads visit Tottenham Hotspur to find a family link.
This is a fascinating tour, with plenty of revelations and humour, as well the odd emotional moment.
THE MEN Business Awards 2021 are open for entries, and we’re extremely excited to see nominations from the best and brightest of business in Manchester.
The coronavirus pandemic meant that the last year was extremely challenging for a lot of businesses in the area, and the country as a whole. It’s for this reason that we’re so excited for the 2021 awards - to pull some focus towards those businesses that have worked to overcome such adversity and do great things nonetheless.
Businesses bring a lot to Greater Manchester - boosting the economy, enriching local areas, and making the region a more exciting and fulfilling place to live. So we wanted to make sure that we were celebrating the companies that help to make the Greater Manchester area what it is.
North West Business Editor Tom Houghton said: “We are absolutely delighted to launch the 2021 Manchester Evening News Business Awards.
“After what’s been the most difficult year in memory for firms in the majority of sectors, we are so excited to celebrate this city’s amazing entrepreneurial spirit.
“We look forward to shining a light on those who are leading the way and helping put Manchester on the world stage as a place to do business.
The M.E.N has a long history of supporting and recognising those fantastic firms and we cannot wait to see first-hand some of the excellent work that’s being done.
Previous winners have gone on to achieve amazing things and
I urge as many of you as possible to enter this year’s awards.”
This year, the awards have five headline sponsors - Brewin Dolphin, Robert Walters, PwC, CMS, and LDC. The winners will be unveiled in the awards ceremony taking place at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on November 18 - with nominations open from now until April 30.
If you think that your business has achieved something great, and contributed positively to Manchester in economic matters and beyond, submit a nomination a www.menbusinessawards.co.uk