Seize the Day
The Autobiography
Published on 29. September 2014
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-84954-767-3 (ISBN)
Description
A fascinating romp through the life of a broadcasting legend, Mike Read's autobiography offers an exciting insight into his three decades in showbiz. From ventures in radio, television and music, to tales of sport, romance and the royals, Mike writes with candour and humour in equal measure, including tangential stories of famous friends, near-death experiences and extraordinary happenings along the way. Recounting his stints as a Radio One DJ on the Breakfast Show, a prime-time television presenter on Pop Quiz, a co-founder of The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and a jungle star on I'm a Celebrity ...Get Me Out of Here!, this high-energy journey encapsulates all aspects of the celebrity's vast and varied career. Mike has seized every opportunity, whether in pop, poetry or politics, and continues to entertain audiences as a presenter on several major national radio networks. A story packed with scintillating anecdotes, witty observations, and nostalgic recollections, this is an autobiography that hits all the right notes.
Reviews / Votes
As unexpected and amusing as the man himself. Gyles Brandreth To say Mike Read is brilliant is an understatement. It's like saying Dom Perignon is a cold drink. Don Black The man really knows his music. Dave Hill, Slade Anyone who can form a group with Razor Ruddock and Charlie Brocket has a truly original mind. Nigel FarageMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Colour Photographs
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84954-767-3 (9781849547673)
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Person
As a radio host, songwriter, journalist and television presenter, Mike Read's career has spanned many decades and vocations. A Knight of Malta, he has been crowned National Broadcaster of the Year an incredible ten times, as well as receiving the music industry's prestigious Gold Badge Award. His time at the helm of iconic shows such as Top of the Pops and the Radio One Breakfast Show, as well as collaborations with the greats of media, music and broadcasting, have cemented his status as a household name for over thirty years. With a plethora of shows, songwriting credits, musicals and books to his name, Mike continues to delight audiences with daily radio programmes for the BBC and Magic, and a regular reviewer slot on Sky News. He lives in Henley, Oxfordshire.