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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?

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.

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

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

Agree with everything you say, Paperbackwriter

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.

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.

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

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

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!!

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 19-Aug-25 15:08:02

I like Sara Cox, especially her teatime programme on Radio 2.

Outcast52 Tue 19-Aug-25 15:04:58

WithNobsOnIt

What an unpleasant comment - totally unnecessary. What's wrong with Little Lever? Or Lancastrians? If you don't like the presenter, it's fine to say so bit why resort to snidy insults? You sound like a real snob.

WithNobsOnIt Tue 19-Aug-25 14:22:50

shysal

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?

Thank God.
Sara Cox has been axed.
A no talent professional Lancastrian who thinks she is the Bees Knees.

As in "Me,, l"m just a barrel of laughs. A simple farmer's girl from Little Lever near Bolton.

In the vein of Hilda Baker a no d She knows you know.

Isn't it time she left the BBC for good?

For years the BBC had too many over paid presenter snouts in the trough.

Rapidly dwindling licence fees are forcing them into having mass culls of programs and presenters. Not before time. Some may say

The program itself was a bit smug but it did have some good Authors on and it did feature some good books.

So l will miss it.

RIP

📚⌛🪦

Esmay Fri 15-Aug-25 12:36:33

A very enjoyable programme as if I don't gave enough books .
My friends all say that I have more than a public library and my nose is always in a book or I'm researching on Google.
This programme gave me food for thought and I'll miss it .

Athrawes Fri 15-Aug-25 11:24:17

What a shame! Does anyone know why it's been axed? I really enjoyed it. Like others comments - there are so many rubbish programmes. How disappointing

Eloethan Thu 14-Aug-25 23:34:26

Yes, I will miss it, even though I have difficulty reading at the moment.

There are so many rubbish programmes, what a shame that this one is being axed.

Allira Thu 14-Aug-25 23:06:22

Granmarderby10

Oh that is a shame. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wonder what reasoning the BBC will offer up ?…
….and what’s with actors switching to hosting quiz shows. Tonight on BBC prime time, there is Rob Brydon - doing Destination X and on ITV The Fortune Hotel hosted b Stephen Mangan.
I suppose these could be described as “family viewing” (sort of ) an escape from all the crime dramas/documentaries perhaps 🤔
I know my daughter early teen kids got very into Traitors.
Not for me though🙄

Well, I suppose Rob Brydon is what you might call a Jack of all Trades, but good at all of them, multi-talented, although I'm not keen on his latest project.

Stephen Mangan is a multi-tasker too - he was even Postman Pat in the movie! 😁

Granmarderby10 Thu 14-Aug-25 22:06:09

Oh that is a shame. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wonder what reasoning the BBC will offer up ?…
….and what’s with actors switching to hosting quiz shows. Tonight on BBC prime time, there is Rob Brydon - doing Destination X and on ITV The Fortune Hotel hosted b Stephen Mangan.
I suppose these could be described as “family viewing” (sort of ) an escape from all the crime dramas/documentaries perhaps 🤔
I know my daughter early teen kids got very into Traitors.
Not for me though🙄

sue421 Thu 14-Aug-25 20:59:20

Oh no.... always great to have new reads. And such a lovely lady who I could have a cuppa with

4allweknow Thu 14-Aug-25 20:42:49

I too will miss it. Gave me insight into book choices I would never usually make.

Sillymoo Thu 14-Aug-25 18:07:44

You could try her Radio 2 book club...
bookclubhub.co.uk/news/radio-2-book-club-with-sara-cox

Weddingbelle123 Thu 14-Aug-25 17:14:34

It’s BBC2

GrammaH Thu 14-Aug-25 16:07:42

Oh no! I hadn't heard that so I'm very sorry to get the news. I loved that programme on all levels - the interaction of the guests, the guests themselves who sometimes revealed quite a different side to themselves, the wonderful selection of books and the upbeat and entertaining Sara Cox. I shall miss it a lot, it certainly widened my reading horizons.

Knittypamela Thu 14-Aug-25 15:33:32

Tv has been dumbed down. It appeals to the lowest of intelligence.