Mike Read
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
George Michael: Got to Have Faith
as Self
2019
George Michael: Easy to Pretend
2019
It Started with Swap Shop
as Self
2006
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
as Himself
2014
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
as (archival footage)
2008
Trials and Tribulations
as (archive footage)
2008
I'm Your Number One Fan
as Himself
1996
When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
as Self
2010
Multi-Coloured Saturdays
1996
Top of the Pops: The True Story
as Self
2001
TV Appearances
Only Fools and Horses
as Himself
1981
Bo' Selecta!
2002
Top of the Pops
as Self
1964
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
8:15 from Manchester
1990
Pop Quiz
1981
Pebble Mill
as Self
1991
Bargain Hunt Famous Finds
2008
Cash in the Celebrity Attic
as Self
2008
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self
1996
Top of the Pops
as Self - Host
1964
The Footage Detectives
2021