HARRY Gration will bid a fond farewell to TV viewers across Yorkshire tonight after more than 40 years Mr Gration, who turns 70 tomorrow, will present his final BBC Look North at 6.30pm tonight after starting on the programme in 1982.

Born and raised in Bradford, Harry was awarded an MBE for his services to broadcasting in 2013 to recognise his long career, which has seen him become one of Yorkshire's best-loved characters and a "broadcasting legend".

He began working for the BBC before joining BBC Radio Leeds as sports editor in 1978.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Harry Gration with Paul Hudson in Bradford Harry Gration with Paul Hudson in Bradford

He went on to commentate on the Olympics and Paralympics, and presented iconic shows such as Grandstand, Sportsnight and Match of the Day.

Mr Gration’s colleagues from the world of TV have tweeted their good luck messages ahead of his final programme: