A Good Face for Radio, Eddie Mair
A Good Face for Radio, Eddie Mair
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A Good Face for Radio
Confessions of a Radio Head

Author: Eddie Mair

Narrator: Eddie Mair

Unabridged: 7 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/02/2017


Synopsis

Eddie Mair is, by his own account, one of Britain's most beloved broadcasters.

Born in Dundee, Scotland, he has worked in radio all his adult life. From the foothills of commercial radio in his hometown, through the sunlit uplands of the BBC in Scotland, he has reached the peaks of his profession, with BBC network radio in London. And he's never afraid to work a metaphor beyond endurance.

In addition he's appeared on most of the BBC's TV channels, including ones that are no longer on TV. He witnessed the handover of Hong Kong and once asked Arnold Schwarzenegger a question - though he takes no responsibility for either.

For nearly twenty years he has been at the helm of Radio 4's PM: a nightly news round up that means Eddie works for just one hour a day, giving him plenty time to knock together these diaries.

Whether he's interviewing politicians, getting people to share their personal experiences, or just imparting his favourite zesty chicken recipes, Eddie is never happier than when he is at the microphone. Except when he is at the microphone with a large martini.

In truth, his neediness is an irritation to everyone who knows him and if you buy this book he might get out of their hair.

Eddie's other work, as a humanitarian and tireless, secret worker for charity is not mentioned in these pages.

About Eddie Mair

Eddie Mair has worked in radio and television since 1983. For nearly twenty years he's presented Radio 4's nightly news programme PM and for ten years has co-presented its sister programme iPM. He writes a column every week for Radio Times.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nigel on February 07, 2018

I'm a fan of Eddie Mair work on BBC R4 so when I saw this book it looked like a good one to wish for for Christmas - and my wish came true... It's very funny, very dry, very British and very BBC. You'd probably want some knowledge of the BBC and particularly R4 to get the most out of it I think. How......more

Goodreads review by Colin on May 31, 2018

Eddie Mair has long been a favourite broadcaster of mine; his toughness in the face of obfuscating politicians, sensitivity when interviewing ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events and wry wit means he is one of the most distinctive presenters on BBC Radio 4. A Good Face for Radio is a co......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on July 27, 2019

Very good indeed. It helps that I listened to Eddie a lot when he was on Radio 4 and also that I am familiar with other personnel on that station. References to Fig Lover and to bees at the BBC will fall on deaf ears otherwise. Even so, the book is a delight, written with warmth, fun and a keen obse......more

Goodreads review by Stuart on February 04, 2024

Re-read this book. Loved it as much as the first time. A good man and a huge gap from PM. Funny, insightful and championing people and causes that resonate. I was reminded of his tender interviews with Steve Hewlett - the most powerful price of broadcast radio in my life. Miss you Eddie......more

Goodreads review by Jonny on July 17, 2022

Knowing memoir from when he was at the BBC, with references to Peston's voice and Martha's bees, and full of personality and expertise.......more


Quotes

Indisputably the funniest man I've ever worked with