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Between the Covers.

(37 Posts)
shysal Wed 13-Aug-25 11:30:50

I have just read that this BBC2 TV programme with Sara Cox has been axed. I have enjoyed every episode and gone on to read many of the titles discussed. Will any one else miss it?

Hellsbelles Tue 19-Aug-25 15:12:41

I've been in a book group many years and when it's Between the Covers series on tv we always discuss the recent programme and usually pick a few from the series.

Bridie22 Tue 19-Aug-25 15:14:07

Another one that will miss it, I looked forward to the book reviews.

Suzieque66 Tue 19-Aug-25 15:16:31

Why take umbrage about Sara Cox ? I dont think much of her !

Crossstitchfan Tue 19-Aug-25 15:26:17

That’s your opinion, but a lot of people like her and will miss her. That’s their prerogative and I can’t understand why you are picking them out just because you don’t like her.
There are a few people I’m not keen on but I can’t see the
point of listing them on here. No-one else cares who you like or dislike!

JennyCee Tue 19-Aug-25 15:50:36

It’s the fact it was about books!!!!! We get very few programmes about reading matter, just more and more games shows.
I’ll be writing about bringing the programme back, regardless of who presents it. I’m half Lancastrian by the way!!

Graunty7 Tue 19-Aug-25 17:58:07

That’s a pity it was a very easy to access program

Dempie55 Tue 19-Aug-25 21:30:38

To be honest, it always felt a bit like a filmed radio show. You really don’t need to see the faces of the contributors. There is a wealth of similar content on BBC Radio 4 and BBC podcasts.

Eloethan Fri 22-Aug-25 20:32:59

But not everyone listens to the radio. Having this programme on the TV opens it up a bit more.

Faxgran Sat 23-Aug-25 10:27:08

Agree with everything you say, Paperbackwriter

WithNobsOnIt Sat 23-Aug-25 19:25:43

I think my post was to point out how over blown Sara Cox's view of herself is. She also does not waste a chance to let people know where she came from and how genuine she is

A professional Lancastrian some of my friends and neighbors would say.

By the way, l am also a real Lancastrian and still live here. And can trace my parents family roots back over 250 years. They all lived in Lancashire.

There is nothing wrong with Little Lever. It is a pleasant semi rural, village area near Bolton with farms and residential houses.

In fact the Blessed Sara's father did own a farm there.

As a full TV license payer for nearly fifty years. It is about time the BBC got rid of some of their presenters who have really milked them for all they are worth for decades

Treebee Sat 23-Aug-25 19:48:39

Oh that’s a shame. I used to get some interesting book suggestions from that programme. The celebrity’s comments and the ensuing discussion was usually good. I used to enjoy Elizabeth Day’s book programme too.