Mike Melody Biography – Mike Melody Wiki

Mike Melody, a renowned antiques dealer and proprietor of Mike Melody Antiques, gained fame as a television antiques specialist. His career in TV began in the early 1980s with appearances on ‘The Antiques Show’ alongside Jill Dando. He later became a familiar face on well-loved programs such as ‘Going for a Song,’ ‘Dickinson’s Real Deal,’ and ‘Secret Dealers.’

Since the early 1970s, Mike and his wife, Margaret Melody, have been deeply immersed in the antiques and vintage market. They launched Mike Melody Antiques in 1977, establishing a significant presence in the North of England. Their business, Melody Antique Galleries in Chester, stood as one of the region’s largest export and retail antique shops from 1977 until they sold it in 2001 to retire—albeit briefly, for just six months.

Currently, Mike is active at major fairs, boasting over five decades of experience in the antiques industry. His curated collection emphasizes authenticity, vibrant hues, and fine patination. Melody Antiques proudly holds membership in LAPADA, the largest UK association for professional art and antiques dealers.

Mike Melody Age

Born in Chester, England, Mike Melody has become a household name, especially through his role on ‘Dickinson’s Real Deal.’ Alongside his wife Margaret, they’ve nurtured their antiques business since 1977.

Mike Melody Wife

Mike and Margaret Melody are also proud parents to their daughter, Victoria Melody. Victoria is a celebrated performance artist and former Miss Brighton, earning the title in 2011 and 2012. She showcased her talent in the show ‘Hair Peace’ at Brighton Dome, further establishing her artistic reputation.

Mike Melody Family

Mike Melody and his wife, Margaret Melody, have a daughter, Victoria Melody, an award-winning performance artist and former Miss Brighton. Vic was Miss Brighton 2011 and 2012 [for her show Hair Peace which she performed at Brighton Dome].

Mike Melody Illness

In 2013, Mike Melody was diagnosed with a terminal illness – Motor Neurone Disease – and given five years to live. His daughter Victoria Melody was given the terrible responsibility of organising his funeral (complete with eulogies, a New Orleans jazz procession and a congregation dressed in Blackpool FC tangerine). A year later, however, doctors realised they had misdiagnosed him.

Victoria and Mike went ahead with the funeral anyway in the form of a father-daughter show, Ugly Chief, and Victoria went to Port Talbot to train as a funeral director. Ugly Chief plays out two funerals – the one Victoria planned and the one her dad really wanted. And Mike is guest of honour at both. As the show unfolds, it unpicks the complicated relationship with a parent whose opinion you don’t always agree with.

Mike Melody Dickinson’s Real Deal

Mike Melody is an antiques expert on Dickinson’s Real Deal, presented by David Dickinson.