Mike Sweeney Episodes Episode guide
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Sam Walker sits in (04/08/2017)
Sam sits in and talks to Simon Binns about forthcoming events in Greater Manchester.
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Sam Walker sits in (03/08/2017)
Sam speaks to Joe Elliott from Def Leppard about the 30th anniversary of Hysteria.
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Sam Walker sits in (02/08/2017)
Sam speaks to Eva Stefka Clayton who has recently marked a year free from cancer.
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Family trees
Mike finds out about his family tree from Michala Hulme.
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Richard Houghton
Mike speaks to author Richard Houghton about his book, The Who - I Was There.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (30/07/2017)
Mike plays more great songs from the 1960s (DAB only from 1400, FM - Challenge Cup).
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Eamonn O'Neal sits in (28/07/2017)
Eamonn speaks to Ashleigh Talbot as we continue her story of gender re-assignment.
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"I love you" discussion
Mike asks if you think we say "I love you" too much or too little.
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Sophie Osborne
Mike chats to local actor Sophie Osborne about her latest theatre production.
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Salford Victoria Theatre
Mike finds out about the Save Salford Victoria Theatre campaign.
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Barbara Lewis
Mike speaks to Barbara Lewis who is launching a modelling career at the age of 64.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (23/07/2017)
Mike plays more great songs from the 1960s, including some of his forgotten gems.
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Mike Newman
Mike talks to Mike Newman, holder of eight blind speed world records.
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Bruce Welch
Mike speaks to Bruce Welch from The Shadows about the anniversary of Summer Holiday.
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Dennis Locorriere: Part Two
Part two of Mike's interview with Dennis Locorriere from Dr Hook.
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Toby Hadoke
Mike speaks to comedian Toby Hadoke about his latest theatre production.
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Dennis Locorriere
Mike speaks to Dennis Locorriere from Dr Hook about their forthcoming tour.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (16/07/2017)
Mike plays UK and Billboard hits along with some tracks you won't have heard for ages.
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Happiest day of the year
On what is supposed to be the happiest day of the year, Mike asks what makes you happy.
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Manchester Soul Festival
Mike looks ahead to the third Manchester Soul Festival at The Printworks.
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Riut Bag
Mike speaks to Sarah Giblin about her invention, the Riut Bag.
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Summer of Love
Mike speaks to Keith Altham, the only British journalist to attend the Monterey Festival.
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Live from Piccadilly Gardens
Mike concludes his Musical Mystery Tour in Manchester city centre.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (09/07/2017)
Mike plays more great songs from the 1960s, including some of his forgotten gems.
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Mike's Musical Mystery Tour live from Wythenshawe
Mike continues his Musical Mystery Tour at The Birtles in Wythenshawe.
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Julia Baird
Mike speaks to Julia Baird, half sister of John Lennon.
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Hugh Cornwell
Mike speaks to Hugh Cornwell about his forthcoming solo acoustic tour.
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Jimmy Wagg sits in (04/07/2017)
Jimmy chats to Craig Sanders, director of the play Forever Changes.
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Andy Burnham
Mike is joined by Greater Manchester's Mayor, Andy Burnham, to answer your questions.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (02/07/2017)
Three hours of great tracks from the 1960s including some you won't have heard for ages.