Radio 2 in crisis after simon mayo quits after hiring jo whiley as a costar but sara cox is favourite to replace him. Please reinstate the radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime. 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. February 11th 20 choice the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. Fans fury as simon mayo quits bbc radio 2 just five. The simon mayo radio 2 book club choice for christmas 01 by hornak, francesca isbn. Broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Australian author jane harper discusses her debut novel the dry with simon mayo on bbc radio 2s book club segment. About simon mayo 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. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo whiley.
Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air when the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit share on facebook. Simon mayo and jo whiley to leave radio 2 drivetime show. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. His departure is a blow for station controller lewis carney, who thought jo. 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. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. Listen to shows from simon mayo, angellica bell, mark kermode and chris rogers as they bring classical music to modern life. Simon mayo is to leave bbc radio 2 after a backlash from listeners over his pairing with jo whiley the dj today announced he would depart to spend more time writing novels, after a.
Simon mayo and jo whiley are to leave the bbc radio 2 drivetime show, as part of a shakeup at the uks most popular radio station mayo has. But fans have slammed to decision to change the format of mayos hugely popular show, with. The radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime show celebrates the best of new fiction, and were delighted to have been working with the bbc on the radio 2 book club since 20 our reading panel, made up of staff from public libraries and the reading agency, helps select the chosen titles from a huge number of books that are put forward by publishers. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency. The simon mayo radio 2 book club choice for christmas at. The bbc radio 2 book club will relaunch again with presenter jo. Every now and then i read a book which, for weeks afterwards, whenever anyone asks me what shall i read next. Simon mayos drive time various artists on allmusic 2014. Simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Radio 2 in crisis after simon mayo quits after hiring jo. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book club.
The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book. The broadcaster was miserable after being forced out of radio 2 last year, to the dismay of his fans, but hes back now with two big surprises. How to listen to simon mayos new radio show and why did. Simon mayo reunited with cohost matt williams radiotoday. Mark 10 circle t he w ords tht best desc ribe t his book scary light dyn am ic bo r ing fsp aced thrilling funny eciting sill y sad wordy drama tic captiv ating historic colourful tprovoking slow challenging dull epic. The radio 2 book club on simon mayo s drivetime show celebrates the best of new fiction, and were delighted to have been working with the bbc on the radio 2 book club since 20 our reading panel, made up of staff from public libraries and the reading agency, helps select the chosen titles from a huge number of books that are put forward by publishers. Honing his skills at southlands hospital radio in west. 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. Simon mayo quits bbc radio 2 drivetime but denies fallout.
A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. 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. The radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime show celebrates the best of new fiction, and were delighted to have been working with the bbc on the. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the bookseller. Simon mayo and jo whiley radio 2 drivetime show to end. Save the radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime 38 degrees. Bbc radio 2s drivetime presenter simon mayo has been reunited with his old cohost matt williams. Simon mayo opens up to event about his difficult and. Simon takes a quick look at the supremes at earls allyoucaneat diner by edward kelsey moore.
Discover classical works in full as we get stuck into the finest symphonies ever written. Simon has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and runs a book club on his radio 2 show. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Meet bob shennan, the man behind bbcs the biggest weekend and the overhaul of radio 2. 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 quits radio 2 months after station teamed him.
Simon mayo talks openly about radio 2 exit by jo james february 3, 2019 11. 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. Simon mayo has dramatically quit radio 2 after just months of being made to work alongside jo whiley. Simon mayo says radio 2 bosses were under genuine pressure from the top to improve the number of women when they installed jo whiley as. Simon mayo explains awkward, stressful bbc radio 2. Australian author jane harper the dry bbc radio 2 book. 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. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. I heard simon on simon mayos radio 2 book club and immediately added his latest novel to my want list. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest book. Radio presenter and author simon mayo has left bbc radio 2 after hosting a slot on the channel for eight years. The radio 2 drivetime show with simon mayo and jo whiley is to end after just a few months on air.
We cannot afford to lose any precious books coverage from national radio. In 2008, mayo was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the year at the 34th annual broadcasting press guild awards and the speech broadcaster of the year at the sony radio. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club, following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. When the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit. Simon mayo, the nicest man on radio, is in a bad mood.
Mayo has hosted the drivetime slot on the station since 2010 but in. 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. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio. A hilarious and heartwarming family drama, a bbc radio 2 book club pick. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2. Comedian and professional trombone player faye treacy takes us on a tour of her favourite classical pieces. Dj simon mayo, who left bbc radio 2 in december after 17 years on the network, has spoken for the first time about the problems that caused his departure. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 and may 2018 and is, with. His 17year career at bbc radio 2 came to a premature end. It was presented by broadcaster simon mayo, who moved to drivetime from his weekday afternoon show on bbc radio 5. The pair has recorded a new podcast called books of the year.