Summary
Michael Rodd (born 29 November 1943 in North Shields, Northumberland, United Kingdom) is an English television presenter and businessman.
Michael Rodd | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 November 1943 North Shields, Northumberland, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Employer | BBC |
Education edit
Rodd was educated at the independent school Trinity College, Glenalmond (now Glenalmond College) near Perth in Scotland, and at Newcastle University.[1][2]
Media career edit
Having begun his career on BBC Look North in 1967, Rodd became a familiar face to millions of television viewers in Britain as a presenter for the BBC of Screen Test (1970–79), Tomorrow's World (1972–82)[3] and The Risk Business (1980–81).[4] He also hosted television coverage of the early Space Shuttle launches for the BBC.[5] Later he worked for the ITV contractor TVS on its science programme The Real World.[6]
In 1980 Rodd established Blackrod, an independent producer of film, video and interactive productions for business and industry.[1]
Personal life edit
Rodd is married to Nita. The couple live in Surrey and have three sons and seven grandchildren.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Padman, Tony (7 March 2015). "Where are they now? Tomorrow's World host Michael Rodd". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "Glenalmond College: Chroncle 2015" (PDF). p. 45.
- ^ "BBC – Archive – People – Michael Rodd". BBC. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ Whetstone, David (20 October 2015). "North Shields Screen Test presenter Michael Rodd to stir memories of a favourite TV show". nechronicle. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "The Space Shuttle, The Launch". BBC. 12 April 1981.
- ^ "The Real World: Stud Poker". The National Archives. 20 January 2010.
External links edit
- Michael Rodd at IMDb
- Michael Rodd at parliamentspeakers.com