A Video Tribute from Ali & Alistair Hutchison

Landing the job at BBC Radio Manchester was another answer to prayers and the last 20 years have been an absolute joy. I really can’t end this without saying massive thankyou to the 2 substantive Producers we’ve had on the show.

Without Ali Hutchison [Above] and Rebecca Kelly [Below] the show would not be where it is today.

Special leaving video produced by BBC Radio Manchester.

Also I must thank two very special Managing Editors.

Firstly Tim Pemberton who brought me back to the BBC for the Commonwealth Games Radio Station.

Tim is now Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC.

The second is the present boss at BBC Radio Manchester Kate Squire who has been at the station for the past 10 years and who has been a wonderful supporter to the Sunday Breakfast Programme and to me personally.

When it was announced that I was leaving the show, many people suggested that I was retiring. Nothing could be further from the truth. I love what I am doing and I have no intention of retiring!

Below are a small selection of messages I received when my departure from BBC Radio Manchester was announced.

My sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to send such wonderful tidings.

More will be added in the coming days.

 

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  Comments: 2

  1. James Balme

    7 April 2022 at 12:24

    Hi Mike,
    Well what can I say, what a gentleman and a true professional you really are. When I came on your show as a guest on your Sunday Breakfast Show in February to talk about my work with filming the history of our churches you made me feel so comfortable and at ease with being live on air. I will always remember our interview fondly and I hope that we will meet again in the future especially in your new ventures !!!!
    Best wishes
    James Balme.

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  2. Norman Partington

    8 April 2022 at 12:22

    Wow Mike, impressive tributes! Including a poem from Esther! What more could one ask – obviously a megastar and with Bishops and Reverends too your place in heaven is clearly assured! I wonder if they know about your illustrious thespian past which we share? I shall bask in the reflected stardust! Take care and have a 100% fabulous venture!
    Yer ole mate Norm

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