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!
Known For
When 60s TV Goes Horribly Wrong
Narrator
2024
How the BBC Began
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Noel Edmonds: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday Night
Self
2022
Wogan: Now You're Talking
Self
2021
The Weakest Link
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2021
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Self - Expert · (2 episodes)
2020
The More You Ignore Me
Top of the Pops Presenter (voice)
2018
Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend
Self
2014
Through the Keyhole
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
2013
Keep on Burning: The Story of Northern Soul
Self
2012
Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10
Self
2012
Tales of Television Centre
Self
2012
Kill Keith
Tony Burnblack
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2011
Rewind The 60s
(1 episode)
2010
When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
Himself
2010
Let's Dance for Sport Relief
Himself - Contestant · (1 episode)
2010
The Motown Invasion
2009
Bargain Hunt Famous Finds
(1 episode)
2008
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
Self · (1 episode)
2008
That's What I Call Television
(1 episode)
2007
Legends
Self · (1 episode)
2006
The One Show
Self · (1 episode)
2006
The Story of Light Entertainment
Self · (1 episode)
2006
Must See TV
(1 episode)
2005
Love on a Saturday Night
(1 episode)
2004
Harry Hill's TV Burp
(1 episode)
2002
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self · (15 episodes)
2002
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Self · (3 episodes)
2002
Trigger Happy TV
(1 episode)
2000
The Week Elvis Died
Himself
1997
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · (3 episodes)
1996
Skinhead Farewell
Narrator (voice)
1996
The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
1996
Queen's Nose
Presenter · (1 episode)
1995
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Self
1995
Confessions
Self · (1 episode)
1995
Blobbyvision
1994
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Himself
1994
Shooting Stars
Self · (1 episode)
1993
Pebble Mill
Self · (1 episode)
1991
The Bill
(1 episode)
1984
Wogan
Self · (2 episodes)
1982
Oxford Road Show
(1 episode)
1981
An Audience with...
Self · (3 episodes)
1978
Seaside Special
Self - Presenter · (54 episodes)
1975
Radio Wonderful
1973
Dead of Night
(1 episode)
1972
The Goodies
(1 episode)
1970
Simon Simon
Fireman
1970
Cilla
Self · (2 episodes)
1968
Top of the Pops
Self · (1 episode)
1964
Top of the Pops
Self - Host · (731 episodes)
1964