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Acting
Mike Read
Mike Read is best known for Only Fools and Horses, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Top of the Pops. Mike Read was born on March 1, 1947. Mike Read is 79 years old (born March 1, 1947).
- Born
- March 1, 1947 (79 years old)
- Place of birth
- 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
Filmography
- 2021The Footage Detectives
- 2010Celebrity Coach TripSelf
- 2008Bargain Hunt Famous Finds
- 2008Cash in the Celebrity AtticSelf
- 2004Hell's KitchenSelf
- 2004Holly & Stephen's Saturday ShowdownSelf
- 2003The Terry and Gaby Show
- 2002Bo' Selecta!
- 2002I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!Self
- 2001I Love 1980's
- 1996Never Mind the BuzzcocksSelf
- 1991Pebble MillSelf
- 19908:15 from Manchester
- 1990CluedoHimself
- 1981Only Fools and HorsesHimself
- 1981Pop Quiz
- 1964Top of the PopsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Mike Read been in?
Mike Read is best known for Only Fools and Horses, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Top of the Pops.
When was Mike Read born?
Mike Read was born on March 1, 1947. (Bury, Lancashire, England, UK)
How old is Mike Read?
Mike Read is 79 years old (born March 1, 1947).
Updated: November 12, 2026 ·