Listen "Chatting with DJ Mike Read"
Episode Synopsis
Former Radio One and Luxembourg DJ and presenter Mike Read knows all there is to know about radio but there's more to his repertoire than just spinning discs....
In this interview for the Beat, Mike chats about his passion for songwriters and some of the well-known names who have recorded his own songs. As well as writing a book about the British Plaque Trust, of which he helped start, there's new stuff he's written including London's Tin Pan Alley...Denmark Street.
He also reveals insights on what makes a good broadcaster, Top of the Pops, Pop Quiz and the truth about that Frankie Goes To Hollywood single.
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WHISPERING BOB HARRIS
DAVID 'DIDDY' HAMILTON
In this interview for the Beat, Mike chats about his passion for songwriters and some of the well-known names who have recorded his own songs. As well as writing a book about the British Plaque Trust, of which he helped start, there's new stuff he's written including London's Tin Pan Alley...Denmark Street.
He also reveals insights on what makes a good broadcaster, Top of the Pops, Pop Quiz and the truth about that Frankie Goes To Hollywood single.
Want to listen to other DJ's podcasts?
WHISPERING BOB HARRIS
DAVID 'DIDDY' HAMILTON
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