Tony Blackburn

Born: 1943-01-29

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!


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Radio Wonderful

as uncredited
Released: 1973-06-06

This documentary is about the first five years of BBC Radio 1 and contains interviews with the...

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The More You Ignore Me

as Top of the Pops Presenter (voice)
Released: 2018-04-13

Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a...

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Skinhead Farewell

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1996-03-23

The bizarre truth behind the enigma of Jim Moffatt, alias Richard Allen, author of the cult...

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Simon Simon

as Fireman
Released: 1970-06-01

A comedy short with very little speaking. Graham Stark and John Junkin have a new elevated...

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Tales of Television Centre

as uncredited
Released: 2012-05-17

Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC...

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Keep on Burning: The Story of Northern Soul

as Self
Released: 2012-12-03

Keep on Burning tells the fascinating story of the world's most enduring underground music...

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Wogan: Now You're Talking

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Released: 2021-12-30

A celebration of the life and work of much-missed broadcasting legend. With the help of old...

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The Week Elvis Died

as Himself
Released: 1997-01-01

Set in England in 1977, The Week Elvis Died is an evocative and bittersweet look at life from a...

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Noel Edmonds: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday Night

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Released: 2022-08-27

In the 1990s, Noel Edmonds was the undisputed king of Saturday night television. A few years...

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Blobbyvision

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Released: 1994-10-10

Mr Blobby displays his skills as only he can in 'Blobbywatch', 'Blindblob', 'Masterblob' and...

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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend

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Released: 2014-07-25

The northern soul phenomenon was the most exciting underground British club movement of the...

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The Motown Invasion

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Released: 2009-02-20

Documentary about the 1965 Motown Revue UK tour and the Ready Steady Go! TV special.

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The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby

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Released: 1996-02-05

He's back! Everyone's favourite big, bouncy, big blob (well how many do you know?) In his new...

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The One Show

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First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

as uncredited
First aired: 2002-11-14

Harry Hill's TV Burp is a British television comedy programme that ran for 11 years from 2001 to...

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Top of the Pops

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First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Top of the Pops

as Presenter
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Top of the Pops

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First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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First aired: 1996-11-12

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show...

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as Self - Participant
First aired: 2011-10-24

Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and...

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An Audience with...

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First aired: 1978-01-08

An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...

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Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

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First aired: 2002-06-08

A gameshow hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.

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Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

as Self - Expert
First aired: 2020-11-28

Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel....

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Wogan

as Self
First aired: 1982-05-04

Wogan is a British television chat show

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The Weakest Link

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First aired: 2021-12-18

Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants...

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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

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First aired: 2002-08-25

Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must...

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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

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First aired: 2002-08-25

Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must...

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Bridge of Lies

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First aired: 2022-03-14

Ross Kemp hosts a nail-biting quiz. Using knowledge, strategy and a little luck, contestants...

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The Goodies

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First aired: 1970-11-08

A British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s, combining surreal sketches and...

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The Bill

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-10-16

The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the...

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Shooting Stars

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First aired: 1993-12-27

Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in...

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Legends

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First aired: 2006-11-17

The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for...

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Cilla

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First aired: 1968-01-30

A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.

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Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong

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First aired: 2008-02-01

Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong was an entertainment show on Channel 4, presented by Alan Carr....

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The Story of Light Entertainment

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First aired: 2006-07-22

The Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The...

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Dead of Night

as uncredited
First aired: 1972-11-05

Dead of Night was a British television anthology series of supernatural fiction, produced by the...

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How the BBC Began

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First aired: 2022-10-22

The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its...

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Seaside Special

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 1975-07-05

A BBC light entertainment show broadcast from 1975 to 1979, filmed in a big top at various...

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Without Walls

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First aired:

A weekly arts-based documentary series covering a diverse variety of subjects, everything from...

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