Mike Sweeney Episodes Episode guide
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (15/07/2018)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Chanel Cresswell and Deborah Haywood
Mike speaks to Chanel Cresswell and Deborah Haywood about the film, Pin Cushion.
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Rock Against Racism
Mike speaks to Bernie Wilcox from Rock Against Racism.
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Sooty anniversary
Mike speaks to Richard Cadell about the 70th anniversary of Sooty.
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Alex Anyakwo
Mike speaks to Alex Anyakwo about his West African cookery business.
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Trevor Sinclair and Tony Mercer
Mike is joined by Trevor Sinclair and Tony Mercer about England's World Cup campaign.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (08/07/2018)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Live from Oldham
Mike broadcasts live from Parliament Square in Oldham town centre.
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NHS discussion
Mike hosts a discussion on the current NHS crisis and the best ways to move forward.
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Simon and Garfunkel singalong
Mike finds out about a Simon and Garfunkel singalong event in Manchester.
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Stacey Copeland
Mike chats to boxer, Stacey Copeland, about her forthcoming trip to Zimbabwe.
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Shobna Gulati
Mike chats to Shobna Gulati about the West End musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (01/07/2018)
Mike plays three more hours of songs from the 60s including from Lulu and the Beatles.
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Trafford Veterans
Mike speaks to Claire Wright and Chris Squires from Trafford Veterans.
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Jeff Brazier
Mike talks about bereavement with Jeff Brazier.
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Moorland fires latest
Mike is live in Carrbrook with the latest on the fires on the moors above Stalybridge.
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Graham Nash
Mike speaks to musician Graham Nash ahead of his gig at the Lowry next month.
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Hanna Sillitoe
Mike speaks to Hanna Sillitoe about how she battles psoriasis, eczema and acne.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (24/06/2018)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Frances O'Grady
Mike talks to TUC General Secretary, Frances O'Grady.
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Parrs Wood School anniversary
Mike hears how Parrs Wood School is searching for former pupils to mark its anniversary.
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James Holt
Mike speaks to local musician, James Holt, about his new single, Whispers.
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Jennie Bond
Mike speaks to the BBC's former Royal correspondent, Jennie Bond.
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National Poetry Day launch
Mike reveals who will work with us here in Greater Manchester for National Poetry Day.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (17/06/2018)
Mike plays three hours of tracks from the 1960 including American hits and other rarities.
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Britain's Best Cook
Mike speaks to the winner of the BBC One series, Britain's Best Cook.
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Stewart d'Arrietta
Mike speaks to musician Stewart d'Arrietta, about his show, My Leonard Cohen.
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Manchester Action on Street Health
Mike finds out about the voluntary group, Manchester Action on Street Health.
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Neil Samworth
Mike speaks to former prison guard, Neil Samworth, about his time working at Strangeways.
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Queen's Birthday Honours
Mike meets three local people who have been on Queen's Birthday Honours list in the past.