Mike Read
English radio disc jockey, television presenter, and author with a broadcasting career spanning nearly five decades and over 50 published works.
What do we know about Mike Read?
- Name: Mike Read
- Also Known As: Michael David Kenneth Read, Michael David Kenneth
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1947
- Place of Birth: Bury, Lancashire, England, UK
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Presenter
Who is Mike Read?
Michael David Kenneth Read is an English radio disc jockey, writer, journalist and television presenter. Read has been a broadcaster since 1976, best known for having been a DJ with BBC Radio 1, and television host for music chart series Top of the Pops, children's programme Saturday Superstore and music panel game Pop Quiz.
He is also a prolific author, having written over 50 books, including his autobiography, Seize the Day. Read currently hosts The Heritage Chart Show on various radio stations and Talking Pictures TV. He also co-hosts The Footage Detectives with Talking Pictures TV founder Noel Cronin.
What is Mike Read known for?
Mike Read has built a distinguished presence across British television through decades of memorable appearances and hosting roles. The English broadcaster and presenter is particularly recognised for his work on iconic TV programmes that defined British popular culture, with credits spanning 17 television series and 10 film appearances.
- Top of the Pops (1964, TV Series)
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996, TV Series)
- Pebble Mill (1991, TV Series)
- Only Fools and Horses (1981, TV Series)
- The Terry and Gaby Show (2003, TV Series)
- Bo' Selecta! (2002, TV Series)
- Cluedo (1990, TV Series)
- Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown (2004, TV Series)
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002, TV Series)
- Hell's Kitchen (2004, TV Series)
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