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. Mar 27, 2012 dj and radio presenter simon mayo talks about his first childrens book, itch, about a sciencemad boy who discovers a new element and becomes the world s most wanted child. Oct 22, 2018 simon mayo is leaving bbc radio 2 after seven years, quitting the stations drivetime show just five months after his cohost jo whiley was brought in. The radio disc jockey first attempt at adult fiction is his new book, mad blood stirring set at the conclusion of the war of 1812, a war that lasted three years and for many historians is considered americas second war for independence. World book day 2020 early learning childrens fiction. Get the lowdown on this fortnights simon mayo book club and download a free extract. Simon mayo books panel, bbc radio five live an unputdownable romance for the 21st century. Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with cohost jo whiley which was broadcast from 14 may 2018 to 20 december 2018.
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 imagined element 126 to be a solid brown rock with streaks of silver. 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. Tes connect live joined author, actor and television presenter tony robinson for a chat on world book day. Simon mayo first opened his confessional in 1988 on bbc radio 1s breakfast show.
Jun 10, 2016 w hen the news came that simon mayo was writing his first ya novel, i for one was pretty excited. Author simon mayo historical fiction writer booktrib. In my head, itch rocks is an adult book video interview. Will, just been watching breakfast tv and they were saying that it is world book day in over 100 countrieswhy not the rest of the world, they. France has fallen and the capital is being bombed both day and night it. Simon mayo and jo whiley to leave radio 2 drivetime show. In 1999 mayo broke a world record by broadcasting for 37 hours in aid of that years comic relief. It all started in the year 1982 when he went to nottingham to buy his first house. Andrews debut novel is the last day which focuses on a world which has stopped turning. Mar 07, 20 simon mayo reads from his new book, itch rocks video. Hello from simon mayo welcome to the radio 2 book club. Chloes book the arsonist is simon and matts favourite of the year so far. Wellknown bbc broadcaster simon mayo, author of fastpaced adventures itch and itch rocks, took part in a live webchat in the runup to world book day. Feb 29, 2012 229 videos play all book trailers jan 2020 annabel jeffery rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration.
She a genuine tearjerker as well as laughoutloud funny. Simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 21012019 golden child by claire adam 04022019 the girl with the pearl earring by tracy chevalier 18022019 on the come up by angie thomas 04032019 the catcher in the rye by jd salinger 18032019 leonard and hungry paul by ronan hession. The daily blog of bbc radio 2s drivetime host simon mayo. Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air meet bob shennan, the man behind bbcs the biggest weekend and the overhaul of radio 2 advertisement. Bbc blogs simon mayo drivetime shades needed comments. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Simon mayo is one of englands most wellknown broadcasters who began a writing career six years ago with a bestselling childrens trilogy.
Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Simon mayo is one of englands most admired radio presenters. Thomas was born in 1436, in llandaff, wales, united kingdom. Mayo presented the last show solo the following day, which. Relive the best bits of simon s interview with the boss, or hear the. Simon mayo quits radio 2 months after station teamed him with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Teen books adventure books children and teens world book day. In the same year he was named author of the year at the national book awards. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Its world book day so im back being an emergency supply teacher. All posts on the simon mayo drivetime blog by simon mayo.
Oct 22, 2018 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 troubled few. Simon mayos author confessions for book week scotland youtube. World book day oldies and nigel bardens clapshot pie. Simon has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and runs a book club on his radio 2 show. The daily blog of bbc radio 2s drivetime host simon mayo, featuring news of the show and how you can get involved. Every day, one shamefaced listener would share their deepest, darkest secret while millions tuned in to find out whether or not simon would grant his forgiveness.
Simon mayo, the nicest man on radio, is in a bad mood. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He has worked on bbc radio since 1982 and is now the presenter of drivetime on bbc radio 2. Apr 15, 2019 simon mayo s married life with wife hilary bird. Bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo reads from the first chapter of itch rocks, his second novel about boy science hero itch. Dj and author simon mayo reads an excerpt from his new book, itch. 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 world s gain.
Davids fourth novel, us, was longlisted for the man booker prize for fiction 2014 and was another no. Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with cohost. Oct 22, 2018 simon mayo has dramatically quit radio 2 after just months of being made to work alongside jo whiley. World book day 2017 resource pack the world book day resource pack for primary schools is packed with inspiration, resources, games, videos, and information about our use of cookies. Lytt til simon mayos books of the year direkte pa mobilen din, surfetavlen eller nettleseren ingen nedlastinger nodvendig. Mayo has hosted the drivetime slot on the station since 2010 but in may this year was asked to. Here she talks us through her favourite authors and books. Apr 22, 2020 simon mayo and matt williams invite the world s finest authors in for a chat.
Everyone wants to see them punished for the sins of their mum and dad, but its time for ant to show the world that theyre not to blame. Simon mayo is a bbc radio presenter and author of the fastpaced adventure books itch and itch rocks. We invited blame author simon mayo to brave our author confessions for book week scotland 2016. On this day in history simon mayo, simon jenkins on.
Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author. 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. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. Apr 10, 2018 broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the world s finest authors in for a chat. Discover classical works in full as we get stuck into the finest symphonies ever written. His 17year career at bbc radio 2 came to a premature end last december, and he is now a month into presenting. The first thing that struck me on picking up the book was the authors name as in simon mayo the radio dj as it turns out the one and same. Dj and author simon mayo reads an excerpt from his new book. Simon mayo quits bbc radio 2 drivetime but denies fallout. Apr 18, 2019 simon mayo, the nicest man on radio, is in a bad mood. Independent on sunday independent on sunday books of the year 2009 this perfectly executed novel is a reminder that reading can be the finest entertainment there is.
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and enhance your user experience. His 17year career at bbc radio 2 came to a premature end. 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. Simon mayo drivetime the future needs a big kiss bbc. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2, you will discover.
Bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo reads from itch rocks, his second novel. Bbc radio 2 simon mayo drivetime book club orders from. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Simon mayo, 1454 1489 simon mayo 1454 1489 simon mayo was born in 1454, at birth place, to thomas mayhow mayo and catrin verch mayo born morgan. The plot centres around itch, who is hunting for the mysterious scientific element 126, and tries to save the world from unscrupulous scientists and international terrorists. This is a new nailbitingly taught ya suspense thriller, from author of the bestselling itch series, simon mayo. I remember spotting his first book in a supermarket and buying it. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a. Simon mayo historical records and family trees myheritage. Doubleday will publish radio presenter simon mayo s first adult novel, mad blood, inspired by the true story of a group of american sailors imprisoned in dartmoor in the early 19th century. And it was in nottingham when he first met his future wife. Buy this product and stream 90 days of amazon music unlimited for free. Simon mayo, the broadcaster, has spoken candidly about his decision to leave his radio 2 show after an uncomfortable period he now calls a mistake.
He is the author of the historical fiction novel mad blood stirring. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. The central protagonist is a fourteen year old boy who discovers a previously unknown chemical element. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Simon mayo reads from his new book, itch rocks video. To celebrate world book day, children from book groups at. Simon mayo took part in a live webchat as part of the runup to world book day. Simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 simon mayo and matt williams invite the world s finest authors in for a chat. One day won the 2010 galaxy book of the year award. Mayo presented the last show solo the following day, which marked the end of his career on the station after 17 years of. He is the presenter of the podcast simon mayos books of the year, a daily host on.
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