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Born on September 21, 1958 in London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom, Simon Mayo is a radio personality, journalist and writer. That puts Simon Mayo at 67 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Worthing High School and University of Warwick.
My Take
Simon Mayo represents something I genuinely treasure: the radio voice that becomes part of a nation's daily rhythm. Forty years at the BBC, from 1982 to 2022, including stints on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, is not just longevity but trust earned across generations. Radio is, to my mind, the hardest intimate craft, building companionship with nothing but voice, timing and warmth, and Mayo mastered it. That he also writes books and is respected as a film critic only deepens my admiration. Surviving and thriving in British broadcasting for four decades tells you everything about his instincts and his decency.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simon Mayo
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・メイヨー
- Reading
- さいもん・めいよー
- Born
- September 21, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- radio personality / journalist / writer / radio program designer / television presenter
2. Background
- High school
- Worthing High School
- University
- University of Warwick
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/simonmayo
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%20Mayo
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q382557
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Mayo born?
Born September 21, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Simon Mayo from?
Simon Mayo is from London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom.
What does Simon Mayo do?
Simon Mayo works as radio personality, journalist, writer, radio program designer, television presenter.
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