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Mayo: Richard Linklater / Zac Efron and Christian McKay
Fri, Nov 20
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Director Richard Linklater has a new movie out next month - Me and Orson Welles. Simon also spoke to the stars Zac Efron and Christian McKay.
Mayo: Stephen Poliakoff & Bill Nighy
Fri, Nov 20
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Stephen Poliakoff and Bill Nighy talk about their new film "Glorious 39". A story of secrets, lies and intrigue in an aristocratic family, set against the backdrop of Neville Chamberlain's attempts to appease Hitler on the eve of the Second World War.
Fri, Nov 20
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Bill Nighy, Stephen Poliakoff and Madness join Simon in the studio.
Mayo: Jenson Button, 19 Nov 09
Thu, Nov 19
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F1 World Champion Jenson Button gives his first radio interview since his move from Brawn to Mclaren and discusses his new book "My Championship Year".
Thu, Nov 19
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Featuring Dara O'Briain, David Ginola, Jenson Button, Michael Sheen and Zac Efron.
Mayo: David Branchflower
Wed, Nov 18
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David Blanchflower is a former member of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee. He consistently voted to cut interest rates despite the high inflation at the time, and opposition from his colleagues on the MPC. He's now an economics professor at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He told Simon about working with the Bank of England during one of the most turbulent periods in history.
Wed, Nov 18
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Simon is at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament.
Tue, Nov 17
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Noisettes play live and Nicholas Parsons discusses a new series of The WotWots.
Mayo: Omid Djalili, 16 Nov 09
Mon, Nov 16
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Comedian Omid Djalili joined Simon to discuss, amoungst other things, his new DVD 'Live In London'.
Mon, Nov 16
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Featuring Top Gear's James May, Omid Djalili and George Cross recipient Matt Croucher.
Mayo: Mark Knopfler
Fri, Nov 13
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Widely acknowledged as one of the best guitarists of all time, Mark Knopfler made his name as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for legendary rock band Dire Straits. Since the group split in 1995, he's kept himself busy producing albums, writing film scores and guest-performing with the likes of Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton. He's also carved out a successful solo career and he spoke to Simon about his new album "get lucky."
Mayo: David Tennant
Fri, Nov 13
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He's a respected stage actor who has performed in numerous starring roles for the Royal Shakespeare Company - culminating in a recent Hamlet performance, which earned rave reviews. It's as arguably the most popular of the new-generation of Dr Whos, though, that many people will know him best. David Tennant braved screaming girls in the BBC corridors to come and speak to Simon about his forthcoming farewell from the show.
Mayo: Bill Bailey 11 Nov 09
Wed, Nov 11
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The comedian and musician tells Simon about his new DVD, Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra, and his new TV programme, Bill Bailey's Big Bird Watch, which starts in January.
Mayo: Andy Hayman 10 Nov 09
Tue, Nov 10
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Until last year, he was the most senior policeman in charge of the UK's counter terrorism policy and operations. Andy Hayman was the Met's terror chief during the July 2005 attacks on London. Simon spoke to him about his new book "The Terrorist Hunters: The Ultimate Inside Story of Britain's Fight Against Terrorism"
Mayo: Chris Evans, 09 Nov 09
Mon, Nov 9
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Chris Evans, the soon-to-be host of Radio 2's breakfast show, joins Simon to talk about his new autobiography.
Mayo: Jon Ronson 06 Nov 09
Fri, Nov 6
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Jon Ronson's book The Men Who Stare At Goats has been made into a movie starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. Jon spoke to Simon and Mark.
Mayo: Taylor Branch, 05 Nov 09
Thu, Nov 5
Taylor Branch talked to Simon about his new book 'The History Tapes: Wrestling History In The White House' - which is based on 79 secret interviews he carried out with Bill Clinton after being asked to write the record of his presidency.
Mayo: Jimmy Carr, 04 Oct 09
Wed, Nov 4
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Comedian Jimmy Carr has a new DVD and tour called 'Telling Jokes'. He came in to tell Simon more about them.
Mayo: Sir Ian Blair, 03 Nov 09
Tue, Nov 3
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Sir Ian Blair was Simon's guest today, once the most senior police officer in Britain he spoke about his new book, "Policing Controversy".
Mayo: Serena Williams, 02 Nov 09
Mon, Nov 2
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Serena Williams talks about her tennis rivalry with sister Venus and her beliefs as a Jehovah's Witness.
Mayo: Sting, 02 Nov 09
Mon, Nov 2
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The singer was in the studio to talk about his new album, On A Winter's Night.
Mayo: Johnny Marr, 30 Oct 09
Fri, Oct 30
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Johnny Marr's guitar playing and songwriting helped make The Smiths one of the greatest bands of the Eighties. Since then, he's been busy as a Professor of Music, among other projects, and his latest band, The Cribs, is in the middle of a world tour. He tells Simon about his memories of recording at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios, and brings us up to date on his relationship with Morrissey.
Mayo: Rebecca Front 29 Oct 09
Thu, Oct 29
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Simon talks to Rebecca Front - who plays Nicola Murray, the Minister for Social Affairs and Citizenship in the new TV series of 'The Thick of It'
Mayo: Patricia Cornwell 27 Oct 09
Tue, Oct 27
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Simon is joined by crime writer Patricia Cornwell to talk about her new book in the Scarpetta series, 'The Scarpetta Factor'.
Mayo: Robert Lindsay 26 Oct 09
Mon, Oct 26
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He first found fame as Wolfie in Citizen Smith, won a Best Actor BAFTA for GBH and now stars in the BBC sitcom My Family. Robert Lindsay came in to talk to Simon about his memoir, Letting Go.
Mayo: John Godber 22 Oct 09
Thu, Oct 22
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His name is synonymous with Hull - he's one of the city's most famous adopted sons, his experiences in the city have inspired his work for over 20 years - John Godber chats to Simon
Mayo: Nigel Slater 21 nov 09
Wed, Oct 21
Nigel Slater is a well-known food writer and TV cook, most recently seen on BBC One's 'Simple Suppers'. He joined Simon to talk about his love of vegetables, as described in his latest book, Nigel Slater: Tender Vol 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch. Among the topics of conversation: how to grow your own; the attraction of knobbly vegetables and the best way to cook a parsnip.
Mayo: David Attenborough 20 Oct 09
Tue, Oct 20
SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH's latest book Life Stories is a collection of personal essays on the animals and wildlife he's encountered on his travels, he joined Simon to tell him more.
Alice Cooper joins Simon to talk about his Theatre of Death tour.
Mon, Nov 23
Richard Bacon sits in for Simon Mayo and talks to Alice Cooper about his Theatre of Death tour. The TV Review team check out The Thick of It, Cast Offs and Gavin and Stacey.
Richard Bacon sits in for Simon Mayo with news, sport, and in-depth...
Tue, Nov 24
Richard Bacon sits in for Simon Mayo with news, sport, and in-depth interviews.
Richard Bacon sits in for Simon Mayo with news, sport, and in-depth...
Wed, Nov 25
Richard Bacon sits in for Simon Mayo with news, sport, and in-depth interviews.
Richard Bacon sits in for Simon Mayo with news, sport, and in-depth...
Thu, Nov 26
Richard Bacon sits in for Simon Mayo with news, sport, and in-depth interviews.
News, sport, and in-depth interviews. Plus features on books,...
Fri, Nov 27
News, sport, and in-depth interviews. Plus features on books, television and movies.
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