Legendary broadcaster Harry Gration, who has presented BBC Look North since 1982, is to leave the broadcaster after more than four decades.
Bradford-born Gration joined the BBC in 1978 having filed match reports for the BBC while working as a history teacher in the mid-70s.
He joined BBC Radio Leeds as sports editor in 1978, and went on to cover nine Olympics and present iconic shows such as Grandstand, Sportsnight and Match of the Day.
He won two Royal Television Society awards for his sports documentaries and was also twice named RTS Best Presenter.
His last show will be on Wednesday October 21st. His co-presenter, Amy Garcia, will continue as lead presenter.
Gration said: “For the past four decades, it’s been a privilege to meet the people of the county I love. Make no mistake, these good folk are the heartbeat of the programme.
“I’ve worked with the best of the best and leave Look North in the good hands of Amy and the team, although I don’t know how Paul Hudson is going to cope without me checking his forecasts! Seriously though, I’ll miss my good old mate.
