READ MORE: 'Most tense' royal moment ever 'caught on camera' - picturesFrom Monday June 4, 1973 to Friday April 28, 1978, Noel hosted The Radio 1 Breakfast Show.
In 1978, the presenter moved to Sunday mornings and middays and presented Talkabout, an hour-long talk show broadcast on Thursday evenings.
He wasn't just a presenting icon though, also taking on an acting role in a radio murder mystery play on BBC Radio Devon. He rocketed to stardom on the TV, becoming a household name while heading nation's favourite Top of the Pops.
He presented TV programme Z Shed on BBC One, and another called Hobby Horse. He also hosted Multi-Coloured Swap Shop. With his fellow presenters, Keith Chegwin and Maggie Philbin, the star briefly ventured into the the music industry.
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