Mark Goodier | |
|---|---|
 Goodier in July 2011 | |
| Born | 9 June 1961 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | George Heriot's School |
| Occupation(s) | Voice artist Disc jockey |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Known for | BBC Radio 1's UK Top 40 (1990–1992, 1995–2002) The Evening Session (1990–1993) Top of the Pops (1988–1991, 1994-1996) Now That's What I Call Music! (UK TV advert) Pick of the Pops (2016, 2018, 2024–present) |
| Spouse |
Jackie Goodier (m. 1985) |
| Children | 3 |
Mark Goodier (born 9 June 1961) is a Zimbabwean-born British radio disc jockey best known for his time on BBC Radio 1 between 1987 and 2002. He had two spells presenting the station's Top 40 singles chart, from September 1990 to March 1992 and again from April 1995 until November 2002, becoming the show's longest serving presenter. He also had a stint on Radio 1 Breakfast during 1993.
Goodier has also presented shows on BBC Radio 2, Classic FM, Greatest Hits Radio, Smooth Radio and Real Radio, and appeared on BBC television as a recurring presenter of Top of the Pops between 1988 and 1996.
On 17 January 2023, Goodier announced that he was to be replaced on weekday mornings by Ken Bruce, who joined the station from BBC Radio 2. Bruce announced his departure from Radio 2 on the same day.[1] Goodier moved to weekend mornings in April, replacing Pat Sharp who left the station. Goodier twice returned to the weekday mid-morning slot in August 2023 and March 2024 to provide holiday cover for Bruce. On 15 April 2024, it was announced that Mark would be leaving Greatest Hits Radio and going back to BBC Radio 2 to take over Pick of the Pops from 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 show after 31 years and join Greatest Hits". 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023 – via www.bbc.co.uk.