The Next Chapter (radio program)

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The Next Chapter
Genre talk show
Country of origin Canada
Home station CBC Radio One
Hosted byAntonio Michael Downing
Recording studio Toronto, Ontario
Original release2008

The Next Chapter is a Canadian radio program, which airs on CBC Radio One. The program is an hour-long weekly magazine show on books and literature, including interviews with writers. [1]

The program was launched in 2008, replacing Ian Brown's similar show Talking Books .

The show was hosted by Shelagh Rogers from its premiere until 2023. [2] In May 2023, Rogers announced her retirement from the program, effective June 24. [3] The show was guest hosted by Ryan B. Patrick through the summer, [3] and Ali Hassan in the 2023-24 season, until Antonio Michael Downing was announced as the new host in September 2024.

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References

  1. "CBC to interview literary winners". Victoria Times-Colonist , March 20, 2010.
  2. "Shelagh Rogers to host Manitoba Book Awards". Winnipeg Free Press , January 29, 2009.
  3. 1 2 "Shelagh Rogers to step down from longtime role hosting ‘The Next Chapter’ on CBC". Toronto Star , May 15, 2023.