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".
After more than 42 years at the BBC, tonight Harry Gration says his goodbyes. But before he goes, @GrationHarry just wanted to say thank you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jAeOhTVOyi
— BBC Yorkshire (@BBCLookNorth) October 21, 2020
He began working for the BBC before joining BBC Radio Leeds as sports editor in 1978.
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:
Harry’s last day today.. we’ll be together one last time... I’ll bring the tissues! https://t.co/Et3jwyB00C
— Amy Garcia (@AmyGarciauk) October 21, 2020
Thank you so much! Who knows hey... best regards to you and @nickowentv of course https://t.co/rODLMiw4E4
— HARRY GRATION (@GrationHarry) October 21, 2020
So sorry #Covid means we can’t be next to each other @KeeleyDonovan , but I’m thinking of all those shows we did and the important fact that I married you! @johnnyianson 😉See you soon xx https://t.co/IKoI6DQ6Hc
— HARRY GRATION (@GrationHarry) October 21, 2020
Thank you x https://t.co/pi0Kc4Y4hG
— HARRY GRATION (@GrationHarry) October 21, 2020
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