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.
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Fredrik Backman - Radio 2 Book Club
Duration: 14:19
Music Played
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Paul Carrack
One In A Million
- Rain Or Shine.
- Carrack-UK.
- 1.
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Coldplay
A Sky Full Of Stars
- BBC Music Awards (Various Artists).
- UMOD.
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Julian Cope
World Shut Your Mouth
- Now 1986 - The Millennium Series.
- Now.
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Michael Jackson
Leave Me Alone
- Michael Jackson - Bad.
- Epic.
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Buddy Johnson & Ella Johnson
(Gotta Go) Upside Your Head
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Albert King & Booker T. & The M.G.'s
Born Under A Bad Sign
- The Blues Album (Various Artists).
- Virgin.
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Madness
It Must Be Love
- The 80's Love Album (Various Artists.
- Virgin.
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MKTO
Classic
- (CD Single).
- Sony Music.
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The Moody Blues
Go Now
- Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
- Global Television.
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Robert Plant
Rock And Roll (Live At Glastonbury 2014)
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The Rolling Stones
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
- The Rolling Stones - Remastered.
- Abkco.
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Rose Royce
Is It Love You're After
- Sampled (Various Artists).
- Virgin.
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Stevie Wonder
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
- You've Got Mail (Film S/Track).
- Warner Sunset/Atlantic.
Broadcast
- Mon 30 Jun 201417:05BBC Radio 2
