Manchester could be 'too posh' as boffins look at city's 'class ceiling'Experts are investigating whether Manchester has become 'too posh' and has lost its cultural identity, with the new study headed by former chief prosecutor Nazir AfzalView 4 Images Manchester might be too posh nowBoffins have launched research to examine whether Manchester has become "too posh" and has a "class ceiling". A large part of the BBC's operations even moved there as part of the lavish Media City area in Greater Manchester. The new study is being headed by former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal, now Chancellor of the University of Manchester. "For a city like Manchester, whose culture has largely been shaped by the working class, this poses an existential threat. View 4 Images Manchester might be becoming too posh‌The huge "umbrella" covering was a striking part of the artists impression released six months ago by stadium designers.