Speaking inside the Minster, former archbishop of York Lord Sentamu told mourners that it was fitting the award-winning 71-year-old’s funeral took place on Yorkshire Day as he gave the sermon for his “dear friend and fellow traveller”.
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.”
She said: “Often called Mr Yorkshire, he was passionate about the county and its people.”
5. Mr Yorkshire
Amy Garcia told the congregation: “Harry was the heartbeat of the programme and head of the Look North family for four decades.” She said: “Often called Mr Yorkshire, he was passionate about the county and its people.”
6. Voice of Yorkshire
Ms Garcia said Look North had received thousands of messages from well-wishers since Gration’s death. She said: “He was their voice. He was on their side. He was their friend too.”
7. "Never forget the kindness"
Batley & Spen MP Kim Leadbeater told the congregation about the support Gration gave her when her sister, Jo Cox, was murdered in 2016. Ms Leadbeater said: “Mum and dad and I will never forget the kindness and compassion he showed us in our hour of need.”
8. Simon McCoy
Broadcaster Simon McCoy speaks at a service of thanksgiving for BBC presenter Harry Gration at York Minster in York.