Steve Wright's Further Factoids - Steve Wright

"Steve Wright's Further Factoids" is the sequel (more like continuation) of "Steve Wright's Factoids", which in itself is based off a popular part of Steve Wright In the Afternoon on weekdays on BBC Radio 2. Steve Wright's radio program is apparently listened to by a third of Britain (there's a fact for you!). The book, as on the radio, focuses on short, fun facts you wouldn't believe under normal circumstances - for example, on a random flip through the book, I came across this factoid: "Puppies replaced children on the Andrex adverts on advice of advertising regulators". The book is 157 pages long, with a RRP of ...  Read the complete review

This is another book that I received as a present for Christmas, and is another book I would put into the category of being good for a waiting room or toilet - a book you can dip in and out of every now and then, but not one you could just sit down and read! === The Author === Born in Greenwich, London in 1954, Steve Wright started his professional life as a marine insurance broker. Realising his mistake, he quickly diverted his attention to journalism and broadcasting, working as a newsman for local newspapers and radio. IN the late '70s he moved from Thames Valley radio to RTL (Radio Luxembourg), then on to BBC Radio 1 and BBC Television (where he ...  Read the complete review