Michael Rodd (born 29 November 1943 in

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and businessman.

Education

Rodd was educated at the independent school Trinity College, Glenalmond (now Glenalmond College) near

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in Scotland, and at

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Media career

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

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of ''

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'' (1970–79), '' Tomorrow's World'' (1972–82) and ''The Risk Business'' (1980–81). He also hosted television coverage of the early

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launches for the BBC. Later he worked for the ITV contractor TVS on its science programme ''The Real World''. In 1980 Rodd established Blackrod, an independent producer of

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and interactive productions for business and industry.

Personal life

Rodd is married to Nita. The couple live in Surrey and have three sons and seven grandchildren.

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Michael Rodd
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