THERE were sporting tales aplenty on show at Huntington Hall as 'Behind the Mic' took to the stage for a night of reflection, memories and laughter.

Three broadcasting legends joined forces to share the good - and the occasional bad - moments of their long and well-established careers behind the mic.

People were out in force to listen to Jim Rosenthal, Patrick Murphy and Nick Owen share stories from their careers working in sport, news and entertainment - and we were there to experience it all.

The trio have more than a combined 150 years worth of experience working in their profession, and first met one another while working for BBC Radio Birmingham 50 years ago.

Three chairs, three mics and three renowned broadcasters greeted us on stage.

They were three friendly faces that the audience recognised from their TV screens and had voices that instantly resonated from our childhoods.

Worcester News: ON STAGE: The three amigos had the audience hooked throughout the showON STAGE: The three amigos had the audience hooked throughout the show (Image: NQ)

You name it, they had done it. From interviewing 'The Greatest' Muhammed Ali, sharing a drink with Brian Clough, to rubbing shoulders with music icons Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney. 

It has been a life full of highs, but even these three have not been able to escape the reality of live TV - with plenty of mishaps along the way.

Whether it's interviewing an athlete who doesn't speak a word of English, or accidently leaving a mic on during a comfort break.

It goes to show that even the pros have those moments of anguish that you wish had never happened, but it certainly left the audience in hysterics.

Between them, Rosenthal, Murphy and Owen have covered just about every sport and have been there at the heart of some of the greatest sporting moments on the biggest of stages. 

Standing behind the goal watching Diego Maradona's famous 'Hand of God', reporting on England's Rugby World Cup victory, or watching England triumph in the Ashes series.

They have had the honour of sitting face-to-face with icons from all walks of life. Every interview whether live to millions on TV or off camera was remembered as if it was yesterday.

The trio answered questions from the floor, leading us from one story to another and transporting us from our seats to feel as if we were there living the moment ourselves.

The evening was a fascinating insight into the work of a broadcaster and reporter and, if anything, shined a light on how the role has changed nowadays.

Worcester News: There was a fantastic camaraderie between the three men, who have stayed firm friends throughout their careersThere was a fantastic camaraderie between the three men, who have stayed firm friends throughout their careers (Image: NQ)

Mr Rosenthal reminisced about the time Muhammed Ali took him and a bunch of media on a tour around his home, access that he admitted just would not be allowed in this day and age.

It was clear they were all grateful to have worked during a special era and to have met some extraordinary people along the way.

While in their careers they have watched people win - it was the audience who left the real winners.

We were captivated by the tales and tribulations of three men who have seen and done it all but, even after all these years, remain as passionate as ever about the job that made them household names in the industry.

But have no fear if you missed out on this must-see show. Behind the Mic is heading to the Palace Theatre in Redditch on June 5 - it's one you will not want to miss.