Also Known As: Michael David Kenneth Read, Michael David Kenneth
Mike Read
📍Born in Bury, Lancashire, England, UK
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
George Michael: Got to Have Faith
as Self
George Michael: Easy to Pretend
It Started with Swap Shop
as Self
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
as Himself
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
as (archival footage)
Trials and Tribulations
as (archive footage)
I'm Your Number One Fan
as Himself
When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
as Self
Multi-Coloured Saturdays
Top of the Pops: The True Story
as Self
Only Fools and Horses
as Himself
Bo' Selecta!
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
March 1, 1947
Place of Birth
Bury, Lancashire, England, UK
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.5
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
27
Acting Roles
1
Crew Roles
10
Movies
17
TV Shows