Quick Facts
Born:
1947-03-01
Birthplace:
Bury, Lancashire, England, UK
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Mike Read
Acting
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Biography
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
Only Fools and Horses
Himself
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self
Top of the Pops
Self
Top of the Pops
Self - Host
Bo' Selecta!
Self
Hell's Kitchen
Self
Cluedo
Himself
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Footage Detectives TV | Self |
| 2019 | George Michael: Got to Have Faith MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | George Michael: Easy to Pretend MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned MOVIE | Himself |
| 2010 | Celebrity Coach Trip TV | Self |
| 2010 | When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | Bargain Hunt Famous Finds TV | Self |
| 2008 | Trials and Tribulations MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Cash in the Celebrity Attic TV | Self |
| 2008 | Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983 MOVIE | (archival footage) |