Mike Sweeney Episodes Episode guide
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MST Sounds
Mike speaks to Matt Taylor, founder of the local record label, MST Sounds.
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Danny Baker
Mike speaks to Danny Baker about his forthcoming tour.
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Carl Allen
Mike talks to music historian, Carl Allen, about the history of Manchester's music venues.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (22/01/2017)
This week's playlist includes Buzz Clifford, Percy Sledge and Gary Puckett.
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Mike Joyce
Mike chats to Mike Joyce from The Smiths about his fundraising talk at Salford Lads' Club.
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Robson Green
Mike speaks to Robson Green about his latest TV series, Grand Slam Fishing.
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Jason Wingard
Mike speaks Jason Wingard, former footballer turned comedian turned film maker.
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Sian Brooke
Mike speaks to Sian Brooke who played Sherlock's sister, Euros, in the BBC One drama.
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Hanna Sillitoe
Mike speaks to Hanna Sillitoe about her book, Radiant - Recipes to Heal Skin from Within.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (15/01/2017)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s. FM from 1330: Everton v Man City.
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Inspiration for 2017: Money
Mike looks at ways you can make your money go further this year with a financial detox.
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Inspiration for 2017: Relationships
Mike looks at ways you can spice up relationships to improve your life this year.
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Inspiration for 2017: Positivity
Mike looks at aspects of your life which can make a positive change.
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Inspiration for 2017: Eating more healthily
Mike finds out how changing your diet can make you feel better.
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Inspiration for 2017: Getting fit
All this week Mike is looking at ways to inspire you to feel better in 2017.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (08/01/2017)
This week's playlist includes Gene Pitney, The Small Faces and Manfred Mann.
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European Elvis Championships
Mike finds out about this year's European Elvis Championships.
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Kidney donor
Mike speaks to a Salford woman who is giving one of her kidneys to a stranger.
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Mike Read
Mike speaks to presenter Mike Read about Pop Quiz: The Comeback which is back on BBC Four.
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Ted Robbins sits in (03/01/2017)
Ted sits in and asks for your thoughts on today's rail ticket price rises.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (01/01/2017)
Three hours of tracks from the 60s including songs from Manfred Mann, PJ Proby and Elvis.
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Obits of the year
Mike looks back at some of the household names that have died in 2016.
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Russell Watson
Mike replays another of his favourite moments of the year, today featuring Russell Watson.
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Meat Loaf
Mike replays his interview with Meat Loaf from earlier in the year.
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Sweeney's Sixties Christmas Classics
Mike plays three hours of tracks from the sixties including some festive offerings.
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Charity Extravaganza (repeat)
Another chance to hear Mike's Charity Extravaganza from the Lowry Theatre.
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Now That's What I Call Sweeney 2
Mike plays tracks suggested for his hypothetical album, Now That's What I Call Sweeney 2.
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Mike d'Abo
Mike features an interview with Mike d'Abo, former lead vocalist with Manfred Mann.
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Best of 2016
Mike features some of his highlights from the year.
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Live from Wigan Grand Arcade (20/12/2016)
Mike is live at Wigan Grand Arcade and features live music from Gem O'Reilly.