Making a Team Thrive and Go Live: Han Thompson - Drawn Here Not Born Here
From We Built This City: Greater Manchester by Roland Dransfield
March 19, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
Han Thompson discusses her journey in the TV industry and the supportive culture of Manchester.
“The city has been my ally; I've never been frightened to make any career changes” Han Thompson is the Production Executive for BBC’s Morning Live. Her rural roots in the Cotswolds haven't stopped her from finding her place here in Manchester, something she attributes to “typical Manc chattiness and openness”, which she experienced right from the start of her time in the city region. Morning Live is a voice for the north for 90 minutes every day. Han and the team are working to make routes into the TV industry open to more people across the region. You’ll hear how you make culture in the workplace more than a box tick, build a strong team and continue to nurture them. You’ll hear about the mentality that has helped Han to keep moving forward when facing tough times, and the strong Manc relationships that have supported and brought her so much comfort, especially when she was in a place of grief. Those connections have made Han confident that Manchester is the place for her. As well as the people she’s met in the 14 years Han’s been in Manchester, she also talks about the relationships she’s had with the city. For her, Manchester has been her ally, and the city has always had…
People in this episode
Host: Lisa Morton
Guest: Han Thompson
Topics covered
- career changes
- TV industry
- workplace culture
- team building
- personal growth
- community support
Keywords
- career changes
- TV industry
- Manchester
- workplace culture
- team building
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC
Places: Cotswolds, Manchester
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