The Next Chapter (radio program)

The Next Chapter
Genretalk show
Country of originCanada
Home stationCBC Radio One
Hosted byAntonio Michael Downing
Recording studioToronto, 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.

  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. ^ a b "Shelagh Rogers to step down from longtime role hosting ‘The Next Chapter’ on CBC". Toronto Star, May 15, 2023.