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Simon Mayo Drivetime

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An original mix of entertainment featuring live music and in-depth interviews.

An original mix of entertainment featuring live music and in-depth interviews, plus all the latest news headlines and traffic.

Simon Mayo Drivetime: 10/09/2012

Music: Classic Pop & Rock

10/09/2012

BBC Radio 2 - Simon Mayo Drivetime, 10/09/2012

Simon speaks to war veteran Kevin Powers about The Yellow Birds for the Radio 2 Book Club.

Simon speaks to war veteran Kevin Powers about his debut novel, The Yellow Birds, in the Radio 2 Book Club. Plus your oldies and a look into the future with Ray Hammond.

Simon spoke to US war veteran and debut novelist Kevin Powers about TheYellow Birds in the Radio 2 Book Club! Kevin served in the Iraq war which is what his novel is about, and it's already receiving lavish praise. 

We unleashed a brand new Confession on to our caring Collective, played your oldies and answered today's Homework Sucks about lumps in throats.

Plus, Matt Williams talked to Andy Hunt from the British Olympic Association, the man who set the GB medal target, which they easily surpassed, and asked if they can go even better in Rio.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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