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.
Filmography (26 titles)
The Footage Detectives
2021
MovieGeorge Michael: Got to Have Faith
Self · 2019
MovieGeorge Michael: Easy to Pretend
2019
7.5MovieBritain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
Himself · 2014
7.0ShowCelebrity Coach Trip
Self · 2010
When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
Self · 2010
Bargain Hunt Famous Finds
2008
MovieTrials and Tribulations
(archive footage) · 2008
Cash in the Celebrity Attic
Self · 2008
MovieCelebration: Doctor Who in 1983
(archival footage) · 2008
MovieIt Started with Swap Shop
Self · 2006
6.2ShowHell's Kitchen
Self · 2004
6.0ShowHolly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown
Self · 2004
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
7.1ShowBo' Selecta!
2002
6.0ShowI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self · 2002
MovieTop of the Pops: The True Story
Self · 2001
7.0ShowNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · 1996
Multi-Coloured Saturdays
1996
4.0MovieI'm Your Number One Fan
Himself · 1996
Pebble Mill
Self · 1991
6.8ShowCluedo
Himself · 1990
8:15 from Manchester
1990
8.1ShowOnly Fools and Horses
Himself · 1981
6.5ShowPop Quiz
1981
6.7ShowTop of the Pops
Self · 1964