Back in 2002 during the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, I got a phone call from the manager of BBC GMR (now BBC Radio Manchester) asking if I was available to present their Sunday Breakfast programme as holiday cover.
Welcome to the Mike Shaft Soul Show on BBC Radio Manchester. Some time ago, I had a meeting planned with my boss, Managing Editor of BBC Radio Manchester Kate Squire.
For the first time ever, the facts about one of the most exciting Radio Stations ever to come on air in the UK. If you are visiting this site from outside the North West of England, then you might not even know about Sunset Radio.
For a number of years I have been contemplating the possibility of listing some of my favourite films here on mikeshaft.com. As you can imagine, I must have seen thousands of films in my life and I think it is only fair that I pay tribute to some wonderful entertainment.
The original footage in this video was recorded at the 8411 Centre at The Moss Side Community Centre back in the day. If you follow the stuff on Facebook, it caused a bit of a stir a couple of years ago.
Some weeks ago, I was interviewed, by Radio.co about my thoughts on radio, broadcasting, internet radio, and being a dj. The video is now on-line and I have to say I am delighted by it. Please take a look and let me know what you think.