About Mike Carey
Lived 1936 – 2023 (aged 86–87). Mike Carey was a broadcaster and author.
Michael John Carey (25 January 1936 – 20 May 2023) was an English broadcaster, author and cricket correspondent, best known for his work on BBC Radio Derby.
Career Carey started his career at the Derby Telegraph before becoming the newspaper's chief cricket correspondent. He was also cricket correspondent for The Daily Telegraph from 1982 to 1986. He was best known for presenting various programmes for BBC Radio Derby, including Memorable Melodies for over 20 years until 2019. He was always credited as Mike Carey. Alongside his radio work, Carey was an author and a national cricket correspondent.
Personal life Carey was born in Derby in 1936, and was educated at The Bemrose School.
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Who was Mike Carey?
English broadcaster (1936–2023)
When was Mike Carey born?
Mike Carey was born in 1936.
When did Mike Carey die?
Mike Carey died on 20 May 2023.
What was Mike Carey's occupation?
Mike Carey was a broadcaster and author.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Carey. https://biography.guide/mike-carey-broadcaster/
MLA: "Mike Carey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-carey-broadcaster/.
Chicago: "Mike Carey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-carey-broadcaster/.
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