Mike Read
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== Shows == | == Shows == | ||
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| + | [[Chart Quiz]] | ||
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| + | [[Coach Trip|Celebrity Coach Trip]] (participant) | ||
[[Goldmaster]] | [[Goldmaster]] | ||
| - | [[I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!]] ( | + | [[I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!]] (participant) |
[[Karaoke Challenge]] | [[Karaoke Challenge]] | ||
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| + | [[Marathon Music Quiz]] | ||
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| + | [[Pop of the Form]] | ||
[[Pop Quest]] | [[Pop Quest]] | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| - | Classic-era Radio 1 DJ and ''Top Of The Pops'' and ''Saturday Superstore'' presenter. Saddled with a rather cosy image, he | + | Classic-era Radio 1 DJ and ''Top Of The Pops'' and ''Saturday Superstore'' presenter. Saddled with a rather cosy image, he is also forever known as the man who banned "Relax" - a little unfairly, wethinks. He was also of course co-founder of the quiz-setter's friend, the ''Guinness Book Of British Hit Singles'', and has written numerous other books in his own right. He has also been a presenter on Classic FM in recent years. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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In 2004, Read's musical about the life of Oscar Wilde was revived to celebrate his 150th anniversary... and promptly closed after just one night. | In 2004, Read's musical about the life of Oscar Wilde was revived to celebrate his 150th anniversary... and promptly closed after just one night. | ||
| - | + | Not to be confused with [[Runaround]] host, the late [[Mike Reid]]. | |
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== Books / Tapes == | == Books / Tapes == | ||
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== Web links == | == Web links == | ||
| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Read Wikipedia entry] | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Read Wikipedia entry] (and a [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Read&oldid=146005006 more feasible version]) |
[http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0713859/ Internet Movie Database entry] | [http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0713859/ Internet Movie Database entry] | ||
[[Category:People|Read, Mike]] | [[Category:People|Read, Mike]] | ||
Current revision as of 09:16, 23 December 2016
Contents |
Shows
Celebrity Coach Trip (participant)
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (participant)
Biography
Classic-era Radio 1 DJ and Top Of The Pops and Saturday Superstore presenter. Saddled with a rather cosy image, he is also forever known as the man who banned "Relax" - a little unfairly, wethinks. He was also of course co-founder of the quiz-setter's friend, the Guinness Book Of British Hit Singles, and has written numerous other books in his own right. He has also been a presenter on Classic FM in recent years.
Trivia
In 2004, Read's musical about the life of Oscar Wilde was revived to celebrate his 150th anniversary... and promptly closed after just one night.
Not to be confused with Runaround host, the late Mike Reid.
Books / Tapes
Read's Musical Reciter (book)
Major to Minor: The Rise and Fall of the Songwriter (book)
Web links
Wikipedia entry (and a more feasible version)
