Mayo, who left his radio 2 drivetime show just before christmas, will host a midmorning show on. But theres more to the sony radio awardwinning simon than a warm and witty broadcaster. About simon mayo a frequency deficiency in one ear scuppered young simon s dreams of being a radio studio manager but studio managements loss is the listening worlds gain. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2, you will discover new and exciting authors and be encouraged to. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo.
Watch out for stickered books in your local bookshop or supermarket, get them in your library or buy online. Our online book club makes it super easy to find great book club books and join in book. He has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and is now the presenter of drivetime on bbc radio 2, which features the regular book club show. Honing his skills at southlands hospital radio in west sussex, simon went on to work at bbc radio nottingham, before getting his first breakfast show in 1988 for radio 1. Simon mayo explains awkward, stressful bbc radio 2. Now, mayo has announced he intends to start his own book club, which will be featured in a podcast called simon mayos books of the year.
Simon mayos books of the year podcast on demand simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Apr 15, 2019 simon mayo s married life with wife hilary bird. However, listening to the radio 2 book club feature on simon mayos drive time show on my way home inspires me to often pick up the featured book and make time to read. My six best books simon mayo, 57, is the radio presenter who previously hosted the radio 1 breakfast show and currently presents the drivetime slot on radio 2. Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with. Inspired by real events and real characters, mad blood stirring tells the story of the american sailors held captive in dartmoor prison in the second war of american independence. Revealing the news on twitter, mayo said he was keen to. Join simon mayo for his midmorning classical music and entertainment show with guest interviews and listener requests.
An incredibly powerful, intense book very, very real simon mayo book club, radio 5 live. Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air mayo is a former radio 1 breakfast show presenter who has worked at the bbc since 1981 and has presented the. Simon mayo will be appearing at the stratford literary festival april 2229 to discuss his new book, mad blood stirring published by doubleday related topics if i could see me now. But fans have slammed to decision to change the format of mayos hugely popular show, with. Jane joins simon mayo on bbc radio 2s book club to discuss the dry more news. His previous books include mad blood stirring, blame and the itch trilogy, filmed for tv by abc. But fans have slammed to decision to change the format of mayo s hugely popular show, with many insisting if it aint broke, dont fix it.
Simon mayos books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 04012016 wolf by wolf by ryan graudin 18012016 the good liar by nicholas searle 01022016 coffin road by peter may 15022016 exposure by helen dunmore 29022016 freya by anthony quinn 14032016 the poison artist by jonathan moore. Jun 06, 2018 o ne of britains bestknown broadcasters and the man behind the radio 2 book club, simon mayo began his writing career six years ago with a bestselling childrens trilogy. Join our online book club and see our best book club reads for 2019. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayos final show with the station on 21 december that year. Jan 30, 2018 the simon mayo radio 2 book club choice.
Simon mayo and jo whiley quit radio 2 drivetime show radio. You may know simon mayo as an awardwinning broadcaster. Oct 25, 2012 simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Feb 12, 20 february 11th 20 choice the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. It all started in the year 1982 when he went to nottingham to buy his first house. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio. Fans fury as simon mayo quits bbc radio 2 just five months. Simon mayos books of the year 2020 2019 2018 simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Simon mayo was born on september 21, 1958 in southgate, london, england. Apr 10, 2018 broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Simon mayo has worked for bbc radio since 1982, and on the drivetime slot since 2010. Broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end.
Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. Simon mayo is the awardwinning presenter of bbc radio 2s drivetime show as well as the renowned radio 2 book club. It was presented by broadcaster simon mayo, who moved to drivetime from his weekday afternoon show on bbc radio 5. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the bookseller. Simon mayo author of itch meet your next favorite book. Oct 22, 2018 simon mayo has quit bbc radio 2 credit. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book.
In 2018, simons 5pm7pm slot changed to 5pm8pm, and an. The book people limited, salisbury house, weyside park, catteshall lane, godalming, surrey, gu7 1xe. The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayo s popular drivetime show, is building up the buzz around reading, and introducing the public to an eclectic range of authors, from hannah kent to philipp meyer, gavin extence to sahar delijani. February 11th 20 choice the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month mayos original book club started in 2010, seeing him interview. May 25, 2018 simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month mayo s original book club started in 2010, seeing him interview.
Simon was a presenter at bbc radio 2 until december 2018. From one of britains bestloved radio presenters, mad blood stirring is a story of hope and freedom, of loss and suffering, and shines new light on one of lifes oldest truths. An outstanding debut that is more than a match for paula hawkinss the girl on the train sunday times. The girl before by jp delaney books hachette australia.
Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency. Simon mayo to launch classical station scala radio after. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Apr 19, 2018 simon mayo will be appearing at the stratford literary festival april 2229 to discuss his new book, mad blood stirring published by doubleday related topics if i could see me now. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayo s final show with the station on 21 december that year. And it was in nottingham when he first met his future wife. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. Find out all about the ten fantastic books weve chosen for the zoe ball book club.
Former bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo is to lead the lineup on a new classical music radio station. Simon mayo seems unhappy with the current arrangement the trademark joy from mayos voice has disappeared and hes even admitted on twitter that the change has been difficult and upsetting. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the. Discover the 10 featured books now and join in the conversation. In 2018, simons 5pm7pm slot changed to 5pm8pm, and an additional cohost was added in the form of jo whiley. Jan 21, 2019 former bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo is to lead the lineup on a new classical music radio station. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo whiley. On the eve of the year 1815, the captured sailors of the eagle arrive at dartmoor prison. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2, you will discover new and exciting authors and be encouraged to try out. Simon mayo bio nil desperandum location london actually tweets 24,3k followers 271,8k following 1,0k account created 04022009 16. Simon mayo latest episodes listen now on scala radio. I do sometimes feel like an outsider interview by camilla palmer the bbc radio presenter and author talks about moving around as a child and how teaching is in his familys dna. The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayos popular drivetime show, is building up the buzz around reading, and introducing the public to an eclectic range of authors, from hannah kent to philipp meyer, gavin extence to sahar delijani.
Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. O ne of britains bestknown broadcasters and the man behind the radio 2 book club, simon mayo began his writing career six years ago with a bestselling childrens trilogy. An extract from glasshopper won the 2008 mail on sunday novel competition. Feb 28, 2019 simon mayo has worked for bbc radio since 1982, and on the drivetime slot since 2010. A frequency deficiency in one ear scuppered young simons dreams of being a radio studio manager but studio managements loss is the listening worlds gain. Amazing book club books that will get conversation and. His first book for young readers is entitled, and stars, itch. Fans fury as simon mayo quits bbc radio 2 just five.
Amazing book club books that will get conversation and wine. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a. Simon has been a presenter at scala radio since 4 march 2019. Simon mayo and jo whiley are a disaster, bbc should split. Download the kermode and mayo podcast from the bbc sounds app.
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