Weekly Mayo

Weekly Mayo

The best bits of Simon Mayo Drivetime on BBC Radio 2, with star guests, audience interactivity, intelligent conversation and much more.

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  • George RR Martin, Ben Watt + Radio 2 Book Club

    Fri, 15 Aug 14

    Duration:
    57 mins

    Available:
    25 days remaining

    This week features the latest Radio 2 Book Club inductee Ben Fergusson with his debut novel The Spring of Kasper Meier. Game of Thrones author George RR Martin joined us from Edinburgh. Ben Watt came in to talk about his latest album Hendra and book Romany and Tom. And we spoke to Nigel Barden in France who was staying out of the studio away from the seared mackerel and pomegranate and honey dressing which whiffed a bit but tasted delicious!

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  • Richard Thompson & Midge Ure

    Fri, 25 Jul 14

    Duration:
    33 mins

    Available:
    4 days remaining

    This week we welcomed legendary guitarist Richard Thompson into the studio to hear about his new album of acoustic classics, the lovely Midge Ure popped in to talk about his latest album, and Nigey made us Sweet Soy Braised Beef Cheeks with Mango Salad. Can’t complain really!

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