Book description
Now fully revised and updated with new content. Steve Wright selects
the weirdest, most fascinating and entertaining trivia from around the
world, as read out on his hit Radio 2 show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon.
Steve Wright is one of the top names in broadcasting on Radio today. He
has been a popular and enduring fixture of BBC's flagship stations for
more than 20 years, presenting Radio 1's Breakfast Show before moving to
Radio 2, where he now hosts Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs - the most
listened to show on radio - and Steve Wright in the Afternoon, to which
almost a third of the listening public tune in. Both shows are heard
around the world. Steve has also presented BBC television shows during
the prestigious Saturday evening slot, and has won the Radio Personality
of the Year award.
One of the most popular features of Steve Wright in the Afternoon is
Factoids, a hilarious, fascinating and informative insight into the
world of strange and bizarre trivia from around the globe. No subject is
off-limits and even the most boring of categories will provide an
amazing fact.
Steve Wright's Book of Factoids will bring together the very best of
these in one book, plus Steve will provide explanations, commentary and
anecdotes to fully support and enhance this entertaining collection of
hundreds of fun facts. The book will also be illustrated with a variety
of humorous photos and drawings, adding another dimension of reading
pleasure to set this book apart from the competition. An ideal book for
all those seeking knowledge - of the weird kind - and a perfect gift
book for Christmas. 'Steve Wright is a national institution' Ricky
Gervais Born in Greenwich in 1954, Steve Wright held a number of jobs
before joining Radio Luxembourg in the 1970s. He famously moved to Radio
1's daytime slot with his Steve Wright in the Afternoon show and
revolutionised radio by introducing the “zoo” format to the UK. Steve
joined Radio 2 in 1996 to present two shows - Sunday Love Songs, and his
Afternoon show, which are now two of the most widely listened to shows
on radio. Steve also writes and presents Top of the Pops 2 on BBC 2.
