Mike Sweeney Episodes Episode guide
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21/02/2016
Mike plays three hours of tracks from the 1960s.
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The Bogle Stroll
Mike finds out about The Bogle Stroll, a charity walk around Greater Manchester.
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New Dawn Fades
Mike speaks to Brian Gorman and Giles Bastow about New Dawn Fades.
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The Stranglers
Mike speaks to JJ Burnel from The Stranglers about their appearance at The Apollo.
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Industrial Revolution songs
Mike finds out about songs produced in Manchester during the Industrial Revolution.
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Mental health
Mike finds out about a project in Openshaw designed to help men with their mental health.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (14/02/2016)
Mike plays three hours of tracks from the 1960s.
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Andy Crane sits in (12/02/2016)
Andy Crane sits in and asks if you think gambling is a problem in Greater Manchester.
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CALM
Mike speaks to Jane Powell, the CEO of CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
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Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra
Mike speaks to Rachel Cotton from the Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra.
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Graham Gouldman (Part 2)
You can hear the second part of Mike's interview with Graham Gouldman about 10cc.
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Graham Gouldman
Mike speaks to singer-songwriter Graham Gouldman about writing hit songs in the 1960s.
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The People's History of Pop (07/02/2016)
Mike plays tracks from the 1950s to the 90s.
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Top Gear
Mike speaks to motoring journalist Maria McCarthy about Matt le Blanc joining Top Gear.
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The Faces
Mike speaks to Andy Neil, author of a new book about The Faces.
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Elkie Brooks
Mike speaks to Elkie Brooks about the 1970s as part of the People's History of Pop.
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Andy Crane sits in (02/02/2016)
Andy sits in and speaks to the Right Reverend David Walker, Bishop of Manchester.
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Galleon Blast
Mike speaks to Mark Radcliffe about his Shanty band, Galleon Blast.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (31/01/2016)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Anthony Crolla
Mike speaks to WBA Lightweight World Champion, Anthony Crolla,
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Great Manchester Run
Mike finds out about this year's Great Manchester Run which takes place in May.
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Embarrassing parents
Mike asks what your parents did to embarrass you.
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Reverend Libby Lane
Mike speaks to Rev Libby Lane, who was the first woman bishop in the Church of England.
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Crime Report
News of the latest crime statistics and Mike asks what more can we do to help the police.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (24/01/2016)
Mike plays three hours of songs from the 1960s.
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Neville Staple
Mike speaks to ska musician, Neville Staple, who is appearing tonight in Manchester.
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Michael Wood
Mike speaks to historian Michael Wood about his new 91热爆 Two series, The Story of China.
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Summer-born children
Mike talks about summer-born children and asks if they are unfairly discriminated against
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Should everyone who works in the UK speak English
Mike asks if you think everyone who works in the UK should speak English.
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Howard Jones
Mike speaks to Howard Jones about his forthcoming appearance in Manchester.