Brendan Coogan (born 17 July 1970) is a British television and radio presenter, from Middleton, Greater Manchester.
In January 1999, Coogan briefly presented the BBC TV motoring programme Top Gear, following the departure of former host Jeremy Clarkson,[1] but left after a few months, following a drink-driving conviction.
From 2003 to 2004, he was a regular face on Granada Television in north-west England.
Since 2008, Brendan Coogan has been a regular presenter on BBC Radio Manchester, filling in on The Eamonn O'Neal and Jimmy Wagg Show.
[3] He was the live commentator on Cirque de Celebrité on Sky One in 2006.