Simon Mayo
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 |
| Date of birth | September 21,1958 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Hilary Bird |
| Children | Joe Mayo |
| Ben Mayo | |
| Natasha Mayo | |
| Siblings | Sarah Mayo |
| Jonathan Mayo | |
| Job | Author |
| Journalist | |
| Radio personality | |
| Education | Worthing College |
| University of Warwick | |
| Movies/Shows | Blockbusters |
| Winning Lines | |
| The Best of Magic | |
| Simon Mayo Drivetime | |
| Parents | Derek Mayo |
| Jill Mayo | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 398848 |
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Simon Mayo Life story
Simon Andrew Hicks Mayo MBE is an English radio presenter and author who worked for BBC Radio from 1982 until 2022. Mayo has presented across three BBC stations for extended periods. From 1986 to 2001 he worked for Radio 1, including a five-year stint on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show.
Physical Characteristics
Simon mayo is a british radio presenter.Born on 21 september 1958.He is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 75 kg.He has blue eyes and a lsim body type.Family
Simon mayo was born to parents john mayo and mary mayoh.E has two siblings.A brother and a sister.He is married to hilary mayo and has two children.Jack and emma.Education and Career
Simon mayo studied at the university of sussex and graduated with a degree in english.He started his career as a ardio presenter in the early 1980s and has since become one of the most popular radio presenters in the uk.He is currently the host of the bbc radio 2 show "simon myao drivetime".Most Important Event
In 2018.Simon mayo was awarded an mbe for his services to broadcasting.This was a major milestone in his career and a tetsament to his hard work and dedication.Zodiac Sign and Nationality
Simon mayo is a virgo and is of britsih nationality.Life Story
Simon mayo has had a long and successful career as a radio presenter.He started out as a local rdaio presenter in the early 1980s and has since become one of the most popular radio presenters in the uk.He has hosted a number of shows on bbc radio 2.Including the popular "ismon mayo drivetiem" show.He has also written several books and is a regular contributor to various newspapers and magazines.He is a passionate advocate for the arts and is a patron of several charities.Rajars: Radio 2 loses a million listeners as Ken Bruce boosts Greatest Hits Radio
... Greatest Hits Radio now has nearly 6 million listeners overall, with its drivetime host Simon Mayo, another former Radio 2 presenter, attracting 2...
Ken Bruce: Radio 2 DJ says early BBC exit 'seems a shame'
... Former Radio 2 DJ Simon Mayo said Bruce " might have been out the door sooner" if he had been leaving a commercial station...
Steve Wright hosts his final BBC Radio 2 afternoon show
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ITV boss defends Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over queue furore
... At the weekend, Fortunately podcast hosts Fi Glover and Jane Garvey became the latest names to leave, following the likes of Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Emily Maitlis and Andrew Marr...
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey to leave BBC for Times Radio
... The duo are the latest in a lengthy line of BBC stars jumping to the commercial sector, following the likes of Vanessa Feltz, Simon Mayo, Emily Maitlis and Andrew Marr...
Mel B dedicates MBE to 'all the other women' facing domestic abuse
... As well as Mel B, DJ and presenter Simon Mayo was also honoured at the first major investiture at the palace since the pandemic began two years ago...
Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo are ending their 5 Live film show
...Film critic Mark Kermode and radio presenter Simon Mayo are to leave their long-running Friday film review programme on BBC Radio 5 Live...
Jo Whiley was struggling with menopause during Radio 2 show backlash
...DJ Jo Whiley has revealed she was struggling with menopause symptoms at the same time her Radio 2 show with Simon Mayo was being criticised...
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey to leave BBC for Times Radio
Broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are leaving The Bbc to host a new programme and podcast for Times Radio.
The pair have jointly presented the popular Fortunately podcast for The Corporation since 2017.
Fortunately will continue on The Bbc until The End of the year, but the pair will launch a new podcast plus a live weekday afternoon show on Times Radio.
Garvey said she was " delighted" to be joining The Station after " a brilliant time working for The Bbc ".
The Duo are the latest in a lengthy line of BBC stars jumping to the commercial sector, following the likes of Vanessa Feltz , Simon Mayo , Emily Maitlis and Andrew Marr .
Garvey and Glover will co-present a programme from 1500-1700, Monday to Thursday, covering The Day 's news as well as their reflections on The Day .
That show will launch on 10 October. Times Radio added that details of their new podcast would be announced in due course.
In a statement, Garvey said: " I've had a brilliant time working for The Bbc . Now I'm delighted to be joining the award-winning team at Times Radio. We can't wait to get started on a live mix of illuminating conversation, topical interviews and occasional carping. "
Glover added: " It's been an amazing 29 years with The Bbc . But I Am so Looking Forward to bringing Times Radio listeners some extraordinary stories from some Extraordinary People with Jane. "
Nearly 250 episodes of Fortunately with Fi and Jane have been released since The Weekly podcast launched.
Intended as a look behind The Scenes of broadcasting, The Format sees the pair interview a variety of special guests and discuss topics sent in by listeners.
It was on BBC Sounds in 2021, behind Newscast and You're Dead to Me.
Garvey and Glover's chemistry and self-deprecating humour have been applauded by listeners, and the pair have been praised for their open discussions of sometimes taboo subjects.
'Not leaving in a strop'Garvey has had a long career with The Bbc and was The First voice heard on Radio 5 Live when The Station launched in 1994.
She later presented Radio 4 's Woman's Hour for 13 years, alternating with Dame Jenni Murray , until both departed in 2020.
Glover started her BBC career in local radio and also went on to present a variety of programmes on 5 Live. She also fronted several shows for Radio 4 , including The Listening Project and Two Rooms.
as the newspaper announced The News of its sister radio station's latest recruits, Glover said: " We're not leaving Fortunately in a massive strop, but we have talked about ourselves as much as we want to, and we found the offer of a return to solid journalism appealing.
" I listen to way more stuff outside The Bbc than I ever thought would be possible to find, so [Times Radio] feels like a familiar world To My ears, if not To My head. "
Garvey said The Bbc was currently losing " more experienced" staff. " There's never been a time where people haven't been gloomy about The Bbc , though, " She Said .
" I've moaned and groaned about my employer for 34 years, but I've also had some astonishing opportunities. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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