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Mike Read
Acting

Mike Read

Born 1947-03-01
Bury, Lancashire, England, UK
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Mike Read

Top of the Pops
TV
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Top of the Pops

1964
TMDB3.3
Only Fools and Horses
TV
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Only Fools and Horses

1981
TMDB4.0
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
TV
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Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996
TMDB3.5
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

2002
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Bo' Selecta!
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Bo' Selecta!

2002
TMDB3.5
Cluedo
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Cluedo

1990
TMDB3.4
Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown
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Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown

2004
TMDB3.0
Celebrity Coach Trip
TV
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Celebrity Coach Trip

2010
TMDB3.5
Hell's Kitchen
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Hell's Kitchen

2004
TMDB3.1
Pop Quiz
TV
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Pop Quiz

1981
TMDB3.3

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (28 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Footage DetectivesSelf / AppearanceTV Series2021
George Michael: Got to Have FaithGeorge Michael: Got to Have FaithSelfMovie2019
George Michael: Easy to PretendGeorge Michael: Easy to PretendSelf / AppearanceMovie2019
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the BannedBritain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the BannedHimselfMovie2014
Celebrity Coach TripCelebrity Coach TripSelfTV Series2010
When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJsSelfMovie2010
Bargain Hunt Famous FindsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
Trials and TribulationsTrials and Tribulations(archive footage)Movie2008
Cash in the Celebrity AtticSelfTV Series2008
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983(archival footage)Movie2008
It Started with Swap ShopIt Started with Swap ShopSelfMovie2006
Hell's KitchenHell's KitchenSelfTV Series2004
Holly & Stephen's Saturday ShowdownHolly & Stephen's Saturday ShowdownSelfTV Series2004
The Terry and Gaby ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Bo' Selecta!Bo' Selecta!Self / AppearanceTV Series2002
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!SelfTV Series2002
Top of the Pops: The True StoryTop of the Pops: The True StorySelfMovie2001
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the BuzzcocksSelfTV Series1996
Multi-Coloured SaturdaysSelf / AppearanceMovie1996
I'm Your Number One FanI'm Your Number One FanHimselfMovie1996
Pebble MillSelfTV Series1991
CluedoCluedoHimselfTV Series1990
8:15 from ManchesterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
Only Fools and HorsesOnly Fools and HorsesHimselfTV Series1981
Pop QuizPop QuizSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Top of the PopsTop of the PopsSelfTV Series1964
Top of the PopsTop of the PopsSelf - HostTV Series1964
Top of the PopsTop of the PopsPresenterTV Series1964