Tony Blackburn
Also Known As: Antony Kenneth Blackburn
Biography: Antony Kenneth Blackburn is an English disc jockey, singer and TV presenter. Blackburn first achieved fame broadcasting on the pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s, before joining the BBC, on the BBC Light Programme. Blackburn was the first disc jockey to broadcast on BBC Radio 1 at its launch, on 30 September 1967, and has had several stints working for the corporation. He has also worked for Capital London and Classic Gold Digital, and currently BBC Radio 2, BBC Local Radio, and British Forces Broadcasting Service. He has also had a singing career. As a DJ, Blackburn is known for his championing of Motown and soul music as well as his legendary presenting style. In 2002, Blackburn was the first winner of the British reality TV series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
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Birthday: January 29, 1943
Age: 82 years old
Gender: Male
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Wogan: Now You're Talking
Overview: A celebration of the life and work of much-missed broadcasting legend. With the help of old friends, colleagues and fellow broadcasters, cameras chart Terry Wogan's rise from Dublin bank clerk to national treasure.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-30
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Radio Wonderful
Overview: This documentary is about the first five years of BBC Radio 1 and contains interviews with the disc jockeys and other folk who were involved in the station's inception. It also contains footage from the previous pirate radio era as a means of explaining why Radio 1 came about.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-06
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Tales of Television Centre
Overview: Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London reminisce about their time there.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-17
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Simon Simon
Overview: A comedy short with very little speaking. Graham Stark and John Junkin have a new elevated platform to work with but still manage to get into lots of trouble. Lots of celebrity appearances.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-01
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Noel Edmonds: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday Night
Overview: In the 1990s, Noel Edmonds was the undisputed king of Saturday night television. A few years later, he was off the air, bankrupt and suicidal. Taking a deep look at one Britain's most unpredictable, ambitious and mystical television personalities.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-27
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When 60s TV Goes Horribly Wrong
Overview: Famous faces from 60s relive moments they'd rather forget. Bloopers include Doris Day's wardrobe fail, Star Trek outtakes, and things getting out of hand on a live discussion show.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-31
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The Motown Invasion
Overview: Documentary about the 1965 Motown Revue UK tour and the Ready Steady Go! TV special.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-20
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The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
Overview: He's back! Everyone's favourite big, bouncy, big blob (well how many do you know?) In his new guises, Mr Blobby is a complete hoot, hilariously bumping, bashing and bruising his way through life.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-05
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Blobbyvision
Overview: Mr Blobby displays his skills as only he can in 'Blobbywatch', 'Blindblob', 'Masterblob' and 'Blobstand'.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-10
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Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Overview: A mockumentary, rockumentary featuring the spoof radio DJ's from Harry Enfield's sketch shows. Telling of their rise to fame, their influence on music history and fall from grace in a parody of real life radio presenters.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-04
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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend
Overview: The northern soul phenomenon was the most exciting underground British club movement of the 1970s. At its highpoint, thousands of disenchanted white working class youths across the north of England danced to obscure, mid-60s Motown-inspired sounds until the sun rose. A dynamic culture of fashions, dance moves, vinyl obsession and much more grew up around this - all fuelled by the love of rare black American soul music with an express-train beat.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-25
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Skinhead Farewell
Overview: The bizarre truth behind the enigma of Jim Moffatt, alias Richard Allen, author of the cult classic Skinhead series of novels for the New English Library pulp fiction publishers of the 1970s.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-03-23
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The More You Ignore Me
Overview: Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-13
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The Week Elvis Died
Overview: Set in England in 1977, The Week Elvis Died is an evocative and bittersweet look at life from a child's point of view. Karen (Jennifer Williams) aged 10 is bullied at school by Julie and her gang. Her dysfunctional family can't help her and she doesn't confide in them. All she has for comfort are her descant recorder, her pet rabbit Elvis and her adoration of top disc jockey Tony Blackburn.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
Overview: DJ Chris Moyles looks at how the Radio 1 Breakfast Show has reflected life in Britain over the past 40 years, as he meets his predecessors in the early morning slot.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-09
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Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10
Overview: The story of the British pop charts from their beginnings on the 50s through the heyday of the 70s and 80s to their re-emergence in a digital world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-16
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Keep on Burning: The Story of Northern Soul
Overview: Keep on Burning tells the fascinating story of the world's most enduring underground music movement: Northern Soul. Featuring key DJ's, journalists and promoters, including soul radio pioneer Tony Blackburn, Marc Almond and key DJ's, journalists and promoters.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-03
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Kill Keith
Overview: Keith Chegwin becomes embroiled in a murderous spree involving television presenters.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-11
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In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Overview: A tribute to Kenny Everett broadcast after his death from AIDS in 1995. Comprising of many of his classic sketches from his 1980s BBC TV series, this tribute also features recollections from those who knew him.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-26
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