For more than 40 years, Harry Grayson has said goodbye to TV viewers across Yorkshire tonight. Mr. Grayson, who turns 70 tomorrow, will present his final BBC Look North at 6.30pm tonight after starting the program in 1982.
Born and raised in Bradford, Harry received an MBE in broadcasting services in 2013 in recognition of his long career, becoming one of Yorkshire’s favorite characters and a “broadcasting legend”.
For more than 42 years on the BBC, Harry Grayson is leaving tonight. Before he left, Ration Gration Harry I wanted to say thank you pic.twitter.com/jAeOhTVOyi
– BBC Yorkshire (BCBBCLookNorth) October 21, 2020
He joined the BBC in 1978 before joining BBC Radio Leeds as Sports Editor.
Harry Gration with Paul Hudson at Bradford
Commenting on the Olympics and the Paralympics, he presented iconic shows such as Grandstand, Sports Night and Match of the Day.
Ahead of his final program, Mr. Gretchen’s colleagues in the TV world tweeted their lucky messages:
Harry’s last day today .. We’ll be together for the last time … I’ll bring the tissues! https://t.co/Et3jwyB00C
– Amy Garciauk (myAmyGarciauk) October 21, 2020
thank you so much! Who knows hey … congratulations to you icknickowentv of course https://t.co/rODLMiw4E4
– Harry Gration (ation Gration Harry) October 21, 2020
Sorry #Covid It means we can not get close to each other Ee Key Donovan , But I think of all the shows we did and the important fact that I married you! Johnson Soon see xx soon https://t.co/IKoI6DQ6Hc
– Harry Gration (ation Gration Harry) October 21, 2020
Thanks x https://t.co/pi0Kc4Y4hG
– Harry Gration (ation Gration Harry) October 21, 2020
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