explode post example

gistfile1.php

<?php
//Blackpool North, Bispham, Cleveleys

$parts = explode(",",$_POST['area']);
echo '<pre>';
print_r($parts);
echo '</pre>';

//output:

Array
(
    [0] => Blackpool North
    [1] =>  Bispham
    [2] =>  Cleveleys
)