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Tony Blackburn
ActorBorn January 29, 1943 (81 years)
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!
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!
Filmography
| 2022 | How the BBC Began (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | The Weakest Link (2021) (TV Series) · as Self - Participant |
| 2020 | Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (TV Series) · as Self - Expert |
| 2018 | Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records · as Self - Bbc Radio 1 Deejay |
| 2018 | Jeremy Vine (TV Series) · as Self - Panellist |
| 2018 | Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Good Morning Britain (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | Through the Keyhole (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2013 | Agnetha: Abba & After · as Self |
| 2013 | Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | Dead Boss (TV Series) · as Tony Blackburn |
| 2012 | Sunday Brunch (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (TV Series) · as Self - Participant |
| 2011 | Stephen Fry's 100 Greatest Gadgets · as Self |
| 2010 | Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2010 | Celebrity Coach Trip (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2010 | Daybreak (2010) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs · as Himself |
| 2009 | Live from Studio Five (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Kate Garraway’s Life Stories (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Let's Dance for Comic Relief (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | Celebrity Eggheads (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2008 | Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | First Cut (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | The Alan Titchmarsh Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Comic Relief (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles · as Self - Dinner Party Guest |
| 2006 | The Slammer (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The ONE Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | An Audience with Joan Rivers · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2006 | Dancing on Ice (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2005 | Return of the Goodies · as Self |
| 2004 | Strictly - It Takes Two (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The Xtra Factor (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Hell's Kitchen (UK) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2002 | Reggae: The Story of Jamaican Music (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | V Graham Norton (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | RI:SE (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Lorraine (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2000 | BBC Breakfast (TV Series) · as Self - Legendary Radio Dj |
| 2000 | The Wright Stuff (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Panelist |
| 2000 | The Weakest Link (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | I Love the '70s (UK) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | Bargain Hunt (TV Series) · as Self - Dj & Broadcaster, Red Team Contestant |
| 1999 | Loose Women (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | Days Like These (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | The Real .... (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | Comedy Lab (TV Series) · as Tony Blackburn |
| 1997 | Light Lunch (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The Week Elvis Died · as Himself |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Smashie and Nicey, the End of an Era · as Himself |
| 1993 | Shooting Stars (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Live & Kicking (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | GMTV (TV Series) · as Self - Competition Presenter |
| 1991 | Noel's House Party (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | KYTV (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | This Morning (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1987 | Through the Keyhole (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1982 | Countdown (TV Series) · as Self - Dictionary Corner |
| 1982 | Channel 4 News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1982 | Saturday Superstore (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1982 | Wogan (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1980 | Family Fortunes (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | Terry and June (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | Blankety Blank (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | Cheggers Plays Pop (TV Series) · as Self - Team Captain |
| 1978 | An Audience With (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1976 | Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | The Val Doonican Music Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1972 | Pebble Mill at One (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Family Life · as Self |
| 1971 | The Generation Game (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star |
| 1968 | Cilla (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1959 | Juke Box Jury (TV Series) · as Self - Panellist |
| 1955 | Crackerjack (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1955 | This is Your Life (UK) (TV Series) · as Self |