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.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 4.185 |
Birthday | 1947-03-01 |
Place of Birth | Bury, Lancashire, England, UK |
Also Known As | Michael David Kenneth Read, Michael David Kenneth, |
2014
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
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From My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock to God Save the Queen, this is the story of ten records from the 1930s to the present day that have been banned...
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Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
2008
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
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Producer Steve Broster takes a look back to 1983 and the celebration of Doctor Who's twentieth anniversary, including the production and transmission...
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Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
2008
Trials and Tribulations
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A retrospective of Colin Baker's turbulent three-years as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963), covering his casting, the 1985 hiatus, and his sackin...
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Trials and Tribulations
1996
I'm Your Number One Fan
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Professor Paul Mullen looks at the way in which admiration can slip into obsession and in some cases, life-threatening behavior.
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I'm Your Number One Fan
2010
When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
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DJ Chris Moyles looks at how the Radio 1 Breakfast Show has reflected life in Britain over the past 40 years, as he meets his predecessors in the earl...
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When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
2019
George Michael: Got to Have Faith
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George Michael: Singer, songwriter, record producer. From the international popularity of duo international sensation Wham. to solo artist megastar. G...
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George Michael: Got to Have Faith
2019
George Michael: Easy to Pretend
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A documentary featuring the pop star legend George Michael. In the early eighties he conquered the world with the popularity of Wham! He achieved hit...
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George Michael: Easy to Pretend
2006
It Started with Swap Shop
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Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven and Maggie Philbin reunite for a one-off edition of the Saturday morning classic Swap Shop to celebrate its 3...
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