Radio broadcaster and author Simon Mayo discusses his career in radio, the addition of Ken Bruce to Greatest Hits Radio, dream interview candidates including Kylie Minogue, Bono, and Madonna, his books and writing challenges, and ambitions for the future including improving the radio show and becoming a bestselling author.
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Quick takeaways
Greatest Hits Radio focuses on music from the past and has a growing audience.
Simon Mayo transitioned from radio broadcasting to writing and aims to write a bestselling book.
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Simon Mayo's radio career
Simon Mayo began his radio career in 1982 with BBC Radio Nottingham and went on to join Radio 1 in 1986. He then worked for Five Live and Radio 2 before joining Greatest Hits Radio. He currently hosts the drive time show alongside Ken Bruce.
Differences between Greatest Hits Radio and BBC Radio
Greatest Hits Radio is a commercial station funded by advertising, while BBC Radio receives funding from the license fee. Greatest Hits focuses on music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s and plays fewer new releases. Additionally, Greatest Hits Radio's audience is growing while BBC Radio's audience is not.
Simon Mayo's writing career and future ambitions
Simon Mayo unexpectedly ventured into writing after writing a short story for his son. Since then, he has written several books, including the popular "Itch" series. His ambition is to continue improving as a writer and to write a number one bestseller.