MAKING HIS MARK
Who is Radio 2’s new Pick of the Pops host Mark Goodier?
The DJ also hosted a VERY famous TV show
MARK Goodier is a legendary radio broadcaster after kicking off his career in the 70s.
In April 2024, it was revealed he would be taking over the late Steve Wright's Pick of the Pops on Radio 2.
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Who is Mark Goodier and how old is he?
Born on June 9, 1961, Mark Goodier is a radio and TV star.
He began his broadcasting career as a mobile DJ in Edinburgh in the late 1970s, kicking off his illustrious radio career shortly after at his local station Radio Forth.
Mark is best known for his work on Radio 1, when he first joined the station back in the late 80s.
Since 2019, he has hosted the weekend mid-morning show between 10am and 1pm on Greatest Hits Radio.
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However, Mark has quit the station to return to Radio 2 to host Pick of the Pops.
What has Mark Goodier said about hosting Pick of the Pops?
On April 15, 2024, the BBC confirmed that Mark would take over the late Steve Wright's Radio 2 show Pick of the Pops.
It came after Steve tragically died aged 69 in February after bringing joy to listeners for more than 40 years.
Now it has been confirmed Mark will be taking over from July 2024 each Saturday lunchtime.
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The DJ will continue to count down two charts from two different weeks from the past seven decades.
Speaking about his new gig, Mark said: “It’s an honour to host the iconic Pick of the Pops, although I wish it were in happier circumstances as I was friends with Steve for almost 40 years.
“I can’t wait to reminisce with Radio 2 listeners as we revisit two years in their lives, playing some of the best records ever made.”
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What else has Mark Goodier hosted?
Mark has worked extensively across the BBC and commercial radio.
He famously presented the celebrated UK Top 40 on BBC Radio 1 from 1990 to 1992 and 1995 to 2002.
On Radio 2, Mark has also various programmes and specials from 2001, including deputising on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
My wife and daughter saved my life, no doubt about it.
Mark Goodier talking after having a stroke
Away from the BBC and the popular presenter has had shows on Classic FM, Smooth Radio and Real Radio.
On TV, Mark was one of the main Top of the Pops presenters between 1988 and 1996.
Is Mark Goodier married and does he have any children?
Mark has been married to wife Jackie since 1985.
Together they have three children and they all live in the family home in North London.
In 2016, Mark suffered a stroke and has since revealed how his wife and daughter immediately recognised the signs.
Speaking to the , he said: “They saved my life, no doubt about it.
“My experience completely underlines the importance of Public Health England's ACT F.A.S.T. stroke campaign.”
Fortunately for Mark, both his wife Jacqueline and daughter Grace, who were with him when he collapsed, remembered the commercials and realised immediately that he needed urgent medical treatment.
Mark went on: “I can’t stress enough that if you suspect someone is having a stroke it is much, much better to call 999 and be wrong and have the hospital send you home than to delay.”
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He said: “I was thrombolysed [given a clot-busting drug] within an hour and a half of having my stroke.
“That, plus the fact that I had a relatively small stroke, is why I have had such a good outcome. There is a four-hour window for treatment and that is the difference between life and death, or not suffering permanent damage.”
The signs someone is having a stroke
The FAST method – which stands for Face, Arms, Speech, Time – is the easiest way to remember the most common symptoms of stroke:
F = Face drooping - if one side of a person's face is dropped or numb then ask them to smile, if it's uneven then you should seek help.
A = Arm weakness - if one arm is weak or numb then you should ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downwards then you might need to get help
S = Speech difficulty - if a person's speech is slurred then this could be a sign of a stroke
T = Time to call 999 - if a person has the signs above then you need to call 999 in the UK or 911 in the US for emergency care.
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