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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Well known Bolton Market trader to get his big break on television TONIGHT
A Bolton trader set to feature on a new TV show tonight said that he hopes it will bring more people into the market. Faking It first aired on Channel 4 in the 2000s – but it's now being brought back for a brand new series on Channel 5. The premise is that a volunteer will agree to be plunged into a very different world and asked to master a new skill. After just four weeks they will then try to pass themselves off as the genuine article. In the first episode, posh Surrey estate agent Rex Adams - who sells multi-million pound properties across London - finds out if he can cut it as a meat trader. His accent and haircut could be a giveaway – so Rex was given a makeover and lessons from a dialect coach. He tries to blend in at Bolton Market – working at seasoned trader Tony Frame's Salmon Kings stall. Salmon Kings stall in Bolton Market (Image: Newsquest) Mr Frame said that he couldn't reveal too much about the episode – which airs on Tuesday night (May 20) – but said that Rex was 'a good kid'. He said: 'They did a very good job of it – without giving too much away. 'As a worker – he was ok – a good kid. It was totally different for him, a culture shock for him getting up early in the morning.' He said that production crews chose Bolton Market after considering a number of options – including neighbouring Bury. Mr Frame said he thought his stall was chosen because it's always busy and has a 'real presence in the market'. He said: 'They had come down to say we'd be on the show at least six months before that – it was between us, Bury and I think somewhere else. 'They looked at a few markets – I think they chose us because we're very steady, busy and have good turnover. 'We have a real presence in the market because we've been here a long time.' Have a story? Get in touch at Mr Frame said that he hopes being featured on the show will promote the market and Bolton in general. He said: 'Hopefully it promotes the market – it's not about just promoting us – it's about promoting Bolton Market. 'It's not about us really, it's about promoting Bolton and the market in general.' Tony Frame said he hopes the show will promote Bolton Market (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Bolton Market's Grumpy Baker wins Men in Business award READ MORE: Ramsbottom installer best over 'work of art' barn conversion READ MORE: Choice Cuts at Bolton Market nominated for an award Mr Frame wasn't sure if he would take part in the show again – but said it was a 'very good' experience. He said: 'It was very good – quite time consuming and sometimes they did get in the way. 'They would go off and jobs" target="_blank">work around you – they knew what they were doing – and tried their best not to get in the way.' Faking it airs at 9pm tonight.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bolton Market's Grumpy Baker raises a smile after big win
Bolton's famous Grumpy Baker was all smiles after winning an award. At the Men in Business Awards 2025 – the owner of the popular Bolton Market stall won the award for Outstanding Male Entrepreneur. Jon Jones, who runs the Grumpy Baker Bakehouse and Kitchen, said he was shocked to find out he was nominated for the award. He said: 'I was just chuffed to be nominated – never mind win it! 'It's all about the product at the end of the day, if the product is good it will keep people coming back. 'It's nice to have something at the age of 44 and actually win something.' The Grumpy Baker has recently moved to a new stall in the market (Image: Newsquest) The awards ceremony – the first to include the Men in Business Awards – took place at Rivington Hall Barn on Saturday, May 10. Have a story? Get in touch at They aim to celebrate the achievements of men in business in the North West and raise funds for men's mental health. Mr Jones hopes that the win will let him do more for the community. He said: 'I'm not really a people person – that's why I'm a chef – but when you win awards like that you think 'what can I do?' READ MORE: Bolton Jackson Accounts Limited is backing Bolton News Business Awards READ MORE: Burberry to cut 1700 jobs despite having 'best days ahead' READ MORE: Ramsbottom installer best over 'work of art' barn conversion 'I mainly try to support as many community events as I possibly can and I'd like to get more involved in men's mental health in Bolton. 'But anything local – and try to do as much as possible for Bolton.' Mr Jones said that he's planning a fundraiser over the next few months with another business – with details set to be released soon. He said: 'It's nice to be able to do something – there's so many people out there struggling right now I just wish there was enough money to go around for everyone.'
