Mike Sweeney Episodes Episode guide
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Maria Heywood
Mike chats to Maria Heywood who is raising money to send her son to America for surgery.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (05/03/2017)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Toby Hadoke
Mike chats to local comedian Toby Hadoke about his new play, April in Paris.
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Craft beer tribute
Mike finds out about a craft beer released in memory of a Manchester bartender.
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James Blunt
Mike speaks to singer James Blunt about his new album, The Afterlove.
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Paul Sapin
Mike speaks to film director Paul Sapin about his new film, A Very Sicilian Justice.
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The Moat Project
Mike finds out about The Moat Project, based on the Moat estate in Withington.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (26/02/2017)
Three hours of tracks from the 60s including some you won't have heard for ages.
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Blue plaque nominations
Mike asks for your nominations for a new music-related blue plaque in Greater Manchester.
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SunSport Velo
Mike meets the owner of Manchester's first professional women's cycling team SunSport Velo
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Jean-Jacques Brunel
Mike speaks to Jean-Jacques Brunel, songwriter and bassist of The Stranglers.
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Ged Harrison
Mike chats to Salford-born musician Ged Harrison who has made his career in Germany.
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Daniel Gordon
Mike speaks to Daniel Gordon, director of a new documentary on George Best.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (19/02/2017)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Harrison Hamer
Mike speaks to Harrison Hamer who is hoping to become a radio presenter.
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Charlie Hale
Mike speaks to local comic Charlie Hale who has written a song about Muhammad Ali.
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Adam O'Riordan
Mike has a poetry lesson from published poetry author Adam O’Riordan.
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Renewal of Vows
Mike hosts a mass renewal of vows for Valentine's Day at intu Trafford Centre.
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Jack Reading
Mike speaks to local professional downhill mountain bike racer Jack Reading.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (12/02/2017)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Sukhi Singh
Mike speaks to Sukhi Singh, Saddleworth postmaster turned Indian chef.
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Tony Husband
Mike speaks to cartoonist Tony Husband about his new book.
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Sam Brady
Mike speaks to comedian Sam Brady about his life story.
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Salford City Radio
Mike finds out about Salford City Radio's crowdfunding appeal.
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James Sangster
Mike speaks to personal trainer James Sangster about how to keep fit.
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Sweeney's Sixties Classics (05/02/2017)
Mike plays three hours of great songs from the 1960s.
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Ashleigh Talbot
Mike speaks to Ashleigh Talbot to get an update on her gender transition.
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Sam Glenn
Mike speaks to Sam Glenn from Royton who is appearing on Let It Shine on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One.
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Adam Gillen
Mike speaks to local actor Adam Gillen about his role playing Mozart.
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Premier League Quidditch
Mike meets the founder of Manchester's first Premier League Quidditch team.