Confessions

by Simon Mayo

Simon Mayo first opened his confessional in 1988 on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show. Every day, one shamefaced listener would share their deepest, darkest secret while millions tuned in to find out whether or not Simon would grant his forgiveness.Over twenty years later, Simon presents the daily Drivetime show on BBC Radio 2, and the confessions segment is back. Now those guilty listeners who missed their chance first time round have joined a whole new generation of sinners to beg for clemency from Father Mayo and his flock. From supermarket-wrecking games of 'aisle catch' to kidnapped pensioners and clandestine pet vasectomies, this is a brand-new collection of hilarious letters and emails from Simon's ever-popular show.Join the discussion on #drivetimeconfessions

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor

293 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 1991

About the author

Simon started work in Hospital radio and later became a Dj on BBC radio 1 and later on BBC radio 2.
His series 'Itch' is closely related to best selling series such as Alex Rider & Jason Steed. Also written by British authors.
Simon was recognised as the Radio Broadcaster of the Year at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in 2008, and has won several Sony Awards for his work in radio.

Reviews

[Staceywh_17 · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG what a blast from the past this was! I managed to grab this as a freebie yesterday, having given mine away several decades ago. It took me right back to 1989 when I started doing my YTS! Youth Training Scheme £29.50 a fortnight) & I'd always make sure I was having a cigarette break so I could listen to Radio 1 for Simon Mayo's Drive time & the confessions. Still as funny as they were back then & I have several that I could send in myself now were it still running. Looking to source the other two books again now 😁

[Louise Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

umm cross between 2 stars and 3 as was fine reading a few confessions at a time but not one after another bit at a time was good d some made me chuckle maybe nor roar with laughter glad not a priest as slightly samey

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book but a bit of a shame it doesn't tell you the verdict of the collective from Radio 2 for each confession.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hysterical in places; Simon Mayo has for years selected the funniest yet ever so slightly wrong tales of our everyday failings ;)