Simon Mayo MBE is one of the nation’s most enduring radio broadcasters, joining the BBC in 1982, then working for Radio Nottingham, Radio 1, 5 Live and Radio 2. 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. Simon is also the author of several books, including the acclaimed Itch trilogy of thrillers for younger readers. Simon now hosts Drivetime on Greatest Hits Radio and Essential Albums for Scala Radio.