Mike Read

Michael David Kenneth Read (born 1 March 1947) 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. Provided by Wikipedia