After 3 years I departed the station to set up Sunset Radio.
I then re-joined Radio Manchester in 2002 after the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
It has been an absolutely wonderful ride.
Here are some photos which remind me of the great times I have been lucky enough to enjoy at BBC Radio Manchester.
Sunday Breakfast Award Winners – Jerusalem Awards
Mike Shaft & The Bishop of Manchester
Mike Shaft with pals from BBC GMR / Radio Manchester
Mike Shaft with Lisa Stansfield.
Marijke Hoek
Congratulations. What a contribution you continuously make. Thank you
Danny Murphy
Congratulations Mike a great achievement,you very kindly offered me a Soul/Motown show on Sunset Radio for Saturday Afternoons in 1990 but sadly you left while I was on holiday and we mustn’t forget your performance with Louis Grant in Hair at The Garrick in Altrincham all those years ago.
Mike Parkinson
Huge congratulations Mike – Legendary broadcaster for a legendary station xxxx❤️👏🎶🎉
Kev Edwards
Nice one Mike. Enjoyed our interviews together too many moons ago. Great times.
Ged Rose
Mike I remember you interviewing rev Jessie Jackson how over the moon you met that great man a great time
Jean Spooner to Mark Cobain
Yes Mark, I did some singing at Radio Manchester right at the beginning, and then met Mike when I was involved with ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ on Piccadilly radio, some years later. Mike was always lovely, and a real gent! x
Terry Christian
You’re a broadcasting giant. My mum who passed in 2008 thought you had a lovely voice 😉 I can assure you she never said that about me, or anybody else on the radio, not even Terry Wogan, which was almost blasphemy for an Irish woman of a certain age 🙂
Mike Shaft replying to Terry Christian
Terry, one of my greatest achievements was getting you to join BBC Radio Manchester to do a Manchester Music programme. I wonder what ever happened to that!!! Have you decided to stand for Parliament yet? I would pay to see you in there! Best wishes.
Colin Dimond
Congratulations Mike Shaft ❤️🔥🎧 You are the man 🙏
Heather Taberner
I always listened 2u, loved ur voice & had my ghetto blaster at the ready 2tape ur tunes/mixes TCOB. 1st time I saw u was at Apollo, Freddie Jackson concert
Anne Boyd
Congratulations on your contributions Mike and Happy Birthday to the team. ❤️🎉🎂
Faye Giblin
Great career – great DJ. Loved Sunset Radio! But I also remember you in the 70’s in Rafters… the funkiest place to be! Well done you! X
Denise Douglas-armstrong
Congratulations Mike the 80s scene wouldnt have been so much fun without your presence….through your professionalism and expertise you have paved the way for many. You have supported many of us lending your distinctive voice as compere at events and fashion shows , a true legend indeed 💯🙏🏾
Wishing you all the best for a future which is full of new opportunities ❤
Chris Regan
Mix master Shaft! Great memories of TCOB and BIB. Best of the year mixes always a treat……turn that tape over now lol. Still got them. All the best Mike!
Steve Salvari
I remember being interviewed by you when Camelle Hinds and I were on Central Line’s first radio tour.
Jon Harris
Hi Mike, I used to listen to your ‘Taking Care of Business’ [Sunday evening] back in the early to mid 80’s, when i was into the Jazz/Funk scene.. I went to the Sunset studios back in 1990.
Sue Walton
Mike Shaft, giant of the airwaves (and BBL)
Irfan Rainy
Wow ! Mike Shaft black music radio legend ! Piccadilly 261 ! Taking care of Business !!! Got me started !! 🙂
Terry Crosby
Congratulations Mike Shaft on a illustrious Radio and Show Biz Career. Blessings 🙏🙏🙏
Martine Cohen
And you are so worth it Mr Mike Shaft from humble beginnings you never forgot to unite us every weekend with beautiful amazing music x
Jojo Mavrakis
Mike Shaft, Congratulations Legend On this Day., hope your having a wonderful day Thank you also for all your support and kindness you have shown me over the years , you are a total legend mike. Best Wishes, always love.
Nayaba Arinde
Wowww congratulations Mike Shaft. I had my time there too on The People show with Victor Mason and Audrey Hall! What a time 💜💙❤🎤🎼🎶🎧
Chad Jackson
Cherished memories of coming in on your show Mike, thank you for all your great help and encouragement in those early days of my career. Simply love you man. Xxx
Dorretta Maynard-Hampson
Congratulations Mike Shaft. Always a pleasure to hear you a voice that engages you and to see you always a smile and friendly. Thank you for great music too.🎶🏆
Kevin Mousley
I echo Terry… you’re a legend of the airwaves…feel blessed to have worked with you all those years ago!
Ron Atkinson
Hi Mike I have great memories of bbc Manchester at Oxford road I remember so many fondly from my time as a record plugger
Mike Riddoch – Alan Sykes (syko) – Tony Hale and many more
Happy days in the BBC bar
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Many thanks to everyone who reached out with best wishes and memories
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