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The Radio 2 Book Club

International bestselling author Fredrik Backman joins Simon for the Radio 2 Book Club to discuss our latest choice, A Man Called Ove. He will also unleash a new Confession.

International bestselling author, Fredrik Backman, joins Simon for the Radio 2 Book Club to discuss our latest choice, A Man Called Ove. This word of mouth bestseller is a heartwarming and uplifting tale of love and community, which centres around the grumpiest man you will ever meet - Ove.

This book will leave you with a spring in your step - and less ready to judge, on first impressions, a man you might one day wish to have as your dearest friend.

We'll also unleash a new Confession, help with your homework and play some oldie choices.

Matt Williams will have the latest sport and Rebecca Pike brings us the money news.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Jun 2014 17:05
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Music Played

  • Paul Carrack

    One In A Million

    • Rain Or Shine.
    • Carrack-UK.
    • 1.

  • Coldplay

    A Sky Full Of Stars

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Awards (Various Artists).
    • UMOD.

  • Julian Cope

    World Shut Your Mouth

    • Now 1986 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • Michael Jackson

    Leave Me Alone

    • Michael Jackson - Bad.
    • Epic.

  • Buddy Johnson & Ella Johnson

    (Gotta Go) Upside Your Head

  • Albert King & Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Born Under A Bad Sign

    • The Blues Album (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Madness

    It Must Be Love

    • The 80's Love Album (Various Artists.
    • Virgin.

  • MKTO

    Classic

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music.

  • The Moody Blues

    Go Now

    • Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
    • Global Television.

  • Robert Plant

    Rock And Roll (Live At Glastonbury 2014)

  • The Rolling Stones

    (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

    • The Rolling Stones - Remastered.
    • Abkco.

  • Rose Royce

    Is It Love You're After

    • Sampled (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Stevie Wonder

    Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours

    • You've Got Mail (Film S/Track).
    • Warner Sunset/Atlantic.

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 Jun 2014 17:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2