Commuters in Manchester were surprised yesterday by an unexpected comedy routine from their tram driver.
People travelling on a service between Bury and the city centre on Wednesday morning were treated to one Metrolink’s perkiest employees telling hilarious stories about vaccine side-effects.
The tram driver hopped on the tannoy when the service was passing through Abraham Moss to say that he’s ‘not been right’ ever since getting his Covid vaccine.
The wannabe comic said that the jab ‘completely changed’ his personality and cured him of being ‘a right miserable sod’.
So severe have his changes to character been, the man claimed, that his wife is now convinced he’s having an affair.
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Footage captured by The Manc captured part of the unexpected outburst.
The tram driver can be heard saying: “I’ve not been right ever since, I tell ya.
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“All of a sudden, I’ve become extremely friendly to everyone.
“I used to be a right miserable sod ladies and gentleman, and now I’ve even started talking to my neighbours.
Metrolink trams. Credit: TfGM
“I’m in deep shock, I just can’t get over it.
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“But it’s not all fun and games for me ladies and gentlemen at the moment.
“Because I was such a grumpy old fella, and now my whole personality’s changed completely – you wouldn’t believe this I tell ya – the wife thinks I’m having an affair!
“I just can’t believe it. Do you feel sorry for me?”
Earlier in the journey, he urged people to ‘pop the kettle on for a nice brew’ as soon as they made it to their destinations.
The witty Metrolink employee was also spotted on Twitter, with Zack Hallam labelling him an ‘absolute legend’.
Metrolink responded to Zack’s video: “He loves a story time! Thanks for your kind comments Zack. I’ll get this passed onto our team. Have a lovely day!”
One person commented: “This driver is a legend …. Love it when he’s on the Eccles line.
“Although he does need to stop the Jigsaw joke and get some new material.”
Featured image: TfGM
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Stockport actress Aimee Lou Wood set to star in new BBC adaptation of Jane Eyre
Emily Sergeant
Stockport-born actress Aimee Lou Wood is set to lead a new BBC adaptation of Jane Eyre, it has been reported.
It was announced earlier this year that Working Title are producing a new TV adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, Jane Eyre – which will be led by The White Lotus and Sex Education star in the titular role – and Deadline has now exclusively revealed that the BBC has joined the production as the broadcaster.
The new TV adaptation has been penned for the screen by Miriam Battye – an award-winning writer best known for her work on HBO’s Succession.
Published all the way back in 1847 and set across a number of fictional Northern England settings, the classic novel explores the moral and emotional development of orphan Jane Eyre as she searches for love, independence, and social equality in the 19th century.
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Throughout the novel, Jane overcomes a harsh and unloving childhood and goes on to find work as a governess at Thornfield Hall, before falling in love with her moody master, Mr Rochester, and discovering a dark secret in his attic.
The novel is widely considered to be ahead of its time due to how it approaches topics of class, sexuality, religion, and feminism.
Jane Eyre has been the subject of a number of adaptations of the years – most notably the last major TV version being in 2006, also for the BBC, and a 2011 film starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender – but there hasn’t been any in 15 years now, and 2027 marks the 180th anniversary for the iconic story.
Aimee Lou Wood is also riding high at the moment after her Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe nominations for Season 3 of The White Lotus, and after having also been cast as George Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd, in Sam Mendes’ four Beatles biopic movies, all set to be released in 2028.
As of yet, further information on when and where the new adaptation will be being filmed is yet to be released, and there is no indication of air dates either.
The BBC is expected to reveal more details in due course, so stay tuned.
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Greggs renames one of its bestselling bakes after Andy Burnham says it’s his favourite
Emily Sergeant
Greggs has decided to rename one of its bestselling bakes in honour of Andy Burnham.
In case you didn’t know, the new Number 10 North offices in Manchester’s Heron House share a building with lots of other businesses, some independent, some chains – and one of those businesses is the ever-popular high street bakery Greggs.
And we wouldn’t put it past Andy Burnham, being the northerner he is, to have chosen those offices specifically for that reason.
Okay, we’re obviously kidding, but considering the Prime Minister really doesn’t have to venture that far for a Greggs when he’s at work in Manchester now, he’s been asked in a recent interview this week what his go-to order is from the bakery chain.
When asked to name his favourite Greggs bake, Andy replied: “That sausage, bean, and cheese thing,” which, of course, refers to the popular Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt.
Greggs has renamed one of its bestselling bakes after Andy Burnham said it’s his favourite / Credit: Supplied | gov.uk
According to Greggs, sales of that bake have doubled following the interview, particularly at the Heron House store, as curious Mancs and Number 10 North staff queued to sample the PM’s preferred pasty – so naturally, Greggs has decided to rename the item the ‘Sausage, Bean and Cheese Thing’ in his honour.
Workers at the Heron House shop were photographed changing the signage of the bake yesterday morning, and digital screens in the shop were also updated following the interview.
Andy himself has approved the change, taking to Instagram to say: “Has a nice ring to it tbf. Thanks [Greggs], that’s my order baked in for life now.”
Warren McCarrick, shop manager at the Greggs outside Number 10 North, said: “Our shop has been buzzing with Mancs getting their hands on Burnham’s favourite bake. Sales have gone through the roof this morning – cheers, Andy.
“We thought we’d repay the favour and rename it to what the Prime Minister seems to fondly know it as, that Sausage, Bean and Cheese Thing.
Daisy Jackson -
13th January 2022 
