Book Reviews With Simon Mayo

Book Reviews With Simon Mayo

Simon Mayo and a panel of reviewers discuss two newly-released titles every week, and speak to the authors themselves. Broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 live on Thursday afternoons.

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  • Ben Elton and Chris Ryan, 05 Nov 09

    Thu, 5 Nov 09

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Ben Elton's latest novel 'Meltdown' and 'Who Dares Wins' by Chris Ryan are this weeks books. Both authors joined Simon and reviewers Boyd Hilton, Joel Morris, and Niven Govinden...

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