Mike Carey: Former BBC radio presenter dies after saving river

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May 22, 2023, 13:56 GMT

Updated 20 minutes ago

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Mike Curry hosted a show called Unforgettable Tunes for almost 20 years

The man who died after being rescued from a river has been named as former BBC Radio Derby presenter Mike Carey.

Derbyshire Police said Mr Carey was rescued from the River Derwent at Darley Abbey Mills on Saturday morning.

The 87-year-old, who was from the local area, was taken to hospital but died soon after.

Mr. Carey hosted Melodies to Remember for the radio station for nearly 20 years before stepping down in 2019.

Police said officers are investigating how he entered the water.

Anyone who was in the area between 8:30 and 9:20 BST on Saturday was asked to contact the force.

Everyone knew

Aftab Gulzar, executive editor at BBC Radio Derby, said Carey had led a “wonderful life”.

In addition to being a radio broadcaster, Mr. Curry has been an author and has served as the National Cricket Correspondent.

Mr. Gulzar praised Curry’s work ethic and described him as a “constant professional” when preparing for his show.

“He was a reserved man,” he said, “but if you got him to some subject like music or cricket or his dogs, you’d still be there chewing fat for a while.”

Charles Collins, sports journalist and broadcaster, said he met Mr Carey when he joined BBC Radio Derby in 2002 and they became “great pals”.

Collins said Carey was a great source of stories “because he knew everybody in Derbyshire”.

“When I was covering Derbyshire cricket I could check any story just by ringing Mike,” he said.

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Derbyshire County Cricket Club said it was “deeply saddened” by the news of Carey’s death.

David Griffin, the club’s heritage officer, said: “As a teenager following Derbyshire in the 1970s, Mike Carey was a familiar figure to all of us, a celebrated writer – often accompanied by his pet dog – with outspoken views on the game.”

Mr. Carey was also paid tribute by Darley Abbey Cricket Club, who were described as a “long-term supporter”.

The club said, “For those who knew him, there will be a box of stories to tell about him and his dogs. RIP Mike.”

Throughout his career, Mr. Carey has reported on cricket in Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa, covering England’s international tours.

Carey has published several books on cricket, and books on the lives of Derby composer Ronald Bing and singer Denny Dennis.

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