Desert Island Discs

Ann Patchett is an American writer. She is the author of ten novels, several works of non-... more

Plomley's castaway is impresario T C Fairbairn. Favourite track: Prize Song by Richard Wag... more

Roy Plomley's castaway is poet and broadcaster Pam Ayres. Favourite track: The New St Geor... more

Kirsty Young's castaway is Jimmy Mulville. He began his life in comedy as a performer and ... more

Professor Dame Parveen Kumar is a gastroenterologist and co-author of one of the most infl... more

Matt Haig is the bestselling writer, whose work ranges from magical realism to memoir. His... more

The writer and broadcaster Richard Osman was cast away by Lauren Laverne. He is the author... more

The actress Penelope Keith, who died earlier this year, was cast away by Roy Plomley in 19... more

The boxer Anthony Joshua was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024. He is a two-time heavywe... more

The actor and comedian Kathy Burke was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2010. She came to prom... more

The actor Stephen Mangan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025. He made his breakthrough... more

The singer songwriter Nick Cave was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025. He has written hu... more

The actor and writer Meera Syal was cast away by Sue Lawley in 2003. She was awarded a Dam... more

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet was cast away by Lauren Laverne in... more

The former England manager Gareth Southgate was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024. He wa... more

The actor Michael Sheen was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025. He has portrayed many rea... more

Record producer Rick Rubin was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022. He is responsible for ... more

Chaka Khan’s unmistakeable voice and musical versatility have made her one of the most inf... more

Professor Dame Pamela Shaw is a pioneering Neurologists and a leading figure in tackling m... more

Emma Grede is the businesswoman behind major fashion brands including Skims and Good Ameri... more