Harry Gration

Well-known faces joined hundreds of family members, colleagues and friends of the late BBC regional TV presenter Harry Gration to remember “Mr…

To us, he was a husband, dad and daddy and we loved him totally.” He was their friend too.” “It’s a very, very sad day. I shall miss him. Outside the minster, former umpire Bird said Gration was a “Yorkshire legend” and “a true friend”. His co-presenter Amy Garcia told the congregation: “Harry was the heartbeat of the programme and head of the Look North family for four decades.”

Hundreds gathered at a thanksgiving service in York Minster to celebrate the life of former BBC presenter Harry Gration. | ITV News Calendar.

"Let us follow Harry's example - believe in God and also in Jesus Chris and come to our true dwelling place. But to us, he was husband, dad, and daddy, and we loved him totally." "He was always convinced no-one would know him. It's one that only celebrates the special." He remembered a "very dear friend" and "fellow traveller". He called him "incomparable" and an "extraordinary man".

Fellow Look North presenter, Amy Garcia, also spoke highly of the late broadcaster in a thoughtful tribute. She said: "Harry Gration MBE, an award-winning ...

She also listed the numerous awards Harry won for his dedication to broadcasting, such as three Royal Television Society awards and an MBE for his services. She said: "Harry Gration MBE, an award-winning broadcaster, a passionate charity fundraiser, a mentor, and a dear friend. "He became a dear friend and, in 2018, he agreed to marry my husband and I," Keeley added.

Former Archbishop of York Lord Sentamu gave the sermon for his “dear friend and fellow traveller” in York Minster.

To us he was a husband, dad and daddy and we loved him totally.” He was their friend too.” “It’s a very, very sad day. I shall miss him. Outside the minster, former umpire Bird told the PA news agency Gration was a “Yorkshire legend” and “a true friend”. His co-presenter Amy Garcia told the congregation: “Harry was the heartbeat of the programme and head of the Look North family for four decades.”

Former archbishop of York Lord Sentamu gave the sermon for his 'dear friend and fellow traveller' in York Minster.

To us he was a husband, dad and daddy and we loved him totally.” He was their friend too.” “It’s a very, very sad day. I shall miss him. Outside the minster, former umpire Bird told the PA news agency Gration was a “Yorkshire legend” and “a true friend”. His co-presenter Amy Garcia told the congregation: “Harry was the heartbeat of the programme and head of the Look North family for four decades.”

A county today remembered Harry ' Mr Yorkshire' Gration at his funeral in York Minster. The much-loved broadcaster was fittingly remembered on Yorkshire...

The MP for Batley and Spen, Kim Leadbeater, sister of the murdered MP Jo Cox, remembered Harry who had supported her family following Jo's death, as they dealt with the media - and how he had continued to support their charity efforts in Jo's name subsequently. As grand as the surroundings were, this was a service full of love and personal tribute from people whose lives Harry had touched. Harry's wife Helen remembered him as, 'husband, dad and daddy' - referring to their twin sons Harrison and Harvey and toddler Hamilton. She spoke to the congregation with her older boys by her side in what was moving service reflecting on the Harry the public knew - and the 'humble' man at home.

York crowded outside York Minster to pay respects to BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration on Yorkshire Day.

Another woman in the crowd added: "He was so lovely. At around 11.30am, the crowd had grown into hundreds. "I was watching the news when Amy Garcia had announced it (on BBC Look North), and it was so emotional and sudden.

The star-studded service saw well known faces from sports and TV including former Leeds United manager Eddie Gray, ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss Howard Wilkinson ...

Dickie Bird said: “He was a great man. Ex Leeds coach Eddie Gray told Look North: “He was a terrific guy and sadly missed. He was just a good bloke.” He made our special day more memorable and it’s something that we’ll treasure forever.” Get on with it lass, we’ll have a glass of Chardonnay after would have been his mantra.” That was dad.”

Stars of the screen and sport attended a service at York Minster to remember the life of BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration. By Jonathan Pritchard.

2. The Funeral of Harry Gration at York Minster. The Funeral of Harry Gration at York Minster. Hundreds of people lined up outside the Minster to attend the service, although not all could get in.