Mikey started presenting radio programmes at the age of 14 when he helped to launch the hospital radio station "HBS" (later called Northern Radio) .

He gained a wealth of broadcasting experience with additional support from a colleague who also managed an international short wave pirate station at the time.

Some of the achievments throughout the years include the presentation of a popular soul show "Soul Serenade" and the legendary "Hospital Roadshow" which involved regular outside broadcasts from around the city, interviews, editing and production.

BBC local radio . . . .   

His first BBC presenter position came at the early age of 16 after auditioning for the saturday morning hospital request show.

Mikey enjoyed considerable publicity in the local media just before the programme was aired.

Pictured here in the Radio Times, this rare photo taken in the BBC studio with his fellow Northern Radio colleagues.

In 1979 Mikey and the late Dave Kilner both joined a youth training scheme offering 2 unique local radio placements. Mikey achieved the position of studio assistant for BBC local radio.

This was another career break through into mainstream broadcasting providing programme support for the legendary Tony Capstick, Michael Cooke and Dinah Maiden.

Dave was placed at Radio Hallam, both kept in touch whilst working at their respective stations. Sadly Dave Kilner passed away in 2009 due to a period of ill health.

Radio Cracker . . . . 

Radio Cracker was set up to raise money and awareness for less fortunate people in third world countries. Supported by the national youth project - the Oasis Trust, Alpha Magazine and the Tear Fund.

The station was granted a short term FM broadcast licence and successfully provided daily programmes on 100.3Mhz FM.

Caravan studio . . . . 

The Cracker team constructed the unique studio inside a small caravan after gutting its original interior. 

Mikey helped with the design and installation of studio equipment donated by local electronic and Hi Fi retailers.

School visits . . . . 

As the studio was fully mobile, Cracker arranged to take the caravan to local schools where the kids could get involved and learn about the workings of a radio station.