Mike Sweeney Episodes Episode guide
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Depression
How memories of watching sport can help older people who may suffer from depression.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (13/11/2016)
DAB + online: Mike plays great songs from the 1960s. FM: Football: Peterborough v Bolton.
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Fallen Angels Dance Theatre
Mike finds out about a new dance company made up of people in recovery from addiction.
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Family photograph
Mike hears the amazing story of how a photograph has brought a dad and his son closer.
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US presidential election result
Mike asks for your views following the election of Donald Trump as US President.
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Mike Massimino
Mike speaks to US astronaut Mike Massimino who was the first man to tweet in space.
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US election
Professor Sir Cary Cooper from Manchester Business School talks about the US election.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (06/11/2016)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Adil Ray
Mike speaks to Adil Ray about his sitcom, Citizen Khan.
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Mark Chapman
Mike talks to BBC sports presenter Mark Chapman about his new book.
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1966
Mike speaks to author Steve Turner about his book which looks at the events of 1966.
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Johnny Herbert and Nigel Benn
Mike speaks to former Formula 1 driver, Johnny Herbert, and boxing legend, Nigel Benn.
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Jimmy Wagg sits in (31/10/2016)
Jimmy sits in and speaks to actor Sarah Hadland about her role in The Moonstone.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (30/10/2016)
Mike plays more great songs from the 1960s.
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Chris Hawkins sits in (28/10/2016)
Chris sits in and speaks to singer David Gray about his new greatest hits collection.
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Chris Hawkins sits in (27/10/2016)
Chris sits in and has news of Mike Sweeney's Christmas Extravaganza at The Lowry.
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Cavern Club memories
Mike looks back at the Cavern Club in Liverpool with the help of one of its former owners.
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Priscilla Presley: Part Two
The second part of Mike's chat with Priscilla Presley.
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Priscilla Presley: Part One
Mike chats with Priscilla Presley about her forthcoming concert in Manchester.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (23/10/2016)
Mike plays more great songs from the 1960s.
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Dan Walker
Mike speaks to BBC Breakfast and Football Focus host Dan Walker about his new book.
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Home-Start
Mike finds out about the Home-Start project.
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Sean Ryder
Mike speaks to Sean Ryder, lead singer of Happy Mondays, about Stars In Their Cars.
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Howard Webb
Mike speaks to former Premier League referee, Howard Webb, about his new book.
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The Sweeney Games
Mike asks what activities you excel at which should be included in the next Olympics.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (16/10/2016)
Three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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14/10/2016
Mike brings you reaction to the news and great interviews for your mid-morning.
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Eva and Nik Speakman
Mike speaks to local therapists Eva and Nik Speakman about their work.
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Daniel Gray
Mike speaks to Daniel Gray about his book, Saturday, 3pm.
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Peter Hook
Mike speaks to Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division and New Order.