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Desert Island Discs

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BBC Radio 4

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

#2000

Richard Osman on managing his eating disorder

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

9 hrs Ago

03 MINS

03:12

9 hrs Ago

#1999

Penelope Keith on knowing her Shakespeare

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

Yesterday

02 MINS

02:39

Yesterday

#1998

Anthony Joshua on his love for his mother

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

21 Oct 2026

03 MINS

03:56

21 Oct 2026

#1997

Kathy Burke on being saved by punk as a moody teenager

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

20 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:47

20 Oct 2026

#1996

Stephen Mangan on why he'll never be Bond

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

19 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:38

19 Oct 2026

#1995

How Nick Cave's songs reveal themselves painfully to him

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

16 Oct 2026

03 MINS

03:47

16 Oct 2026

#1994

Meera Syal on holding up a mirror to British society in Goodness Gracious Me

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

15 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:30

15 Oct 2026

#1993

Why Lyse Doucet doesn't want to be called a war reporter

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

14 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:20

14 Oct 2026

#1992

Gareth Southgate on putting on the England shirt for the first time

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

13 Oct 2026

03 MINS

03:51

13 Oct 2026

#1991

Michael Sheen on his father's time as a Jack Nicholson impersonator

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

12 Oct 2026

03 MINS

03:24

12 Oct 2026

#1990

Rick Rubin on finding the magic in music

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

09 Oct 2026

03 MINS

03:10

09 Oct 2026

#1989

Caitlin Moran on the smells that defined her childhood

The writer and journalist Caitlin Moran was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017. Her journey... more

08 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:23

08 Oct 2026

#1988

Romesh Ranganathan on finding his comedy sweet spot

The comedian Romesh Ranganathan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025. He’s a BAFTA-winn... more

07 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:59

07 Oct 2026

#1987

Tanni Grey-Thompson on winning four Olympic golds in Sydney

The wheelchair athlete Tanni Grey-Thompson was cast away by Sue Lawley in 2001. She recall... more

06 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:39

06 Oct 2026

#1986

Greta Gerwig on her childhood enthusiasm for putting on plays

The film director Greta Gerwig was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023. Growing up in what... more

05 Oct 2026

03 MINS

03:49

05 Oct 2026

#1985

James Graham on his "stripping vicar" ice-dancing routine

The playwright James Graham was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024. He was a shy and quie... more

02 Oct 2026

03 MINS

03:11

02 Oct 2026

#1984

Jessica Ennis-Hill on the moment she won Olympic gold

The Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. She re... more

01 Oct 2026

02 MINS

02:43

01 Oct 2026

#1983

Warwick Davis on his first role as an Ewok in Star Wars

The actor Warwick Davis was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016. When his grandmother heard ... more

30 Sep 2026

03 MINS

03:31

30 Sep 2026

#1982

How Lily Allen brought the house down with a Disney song aged 11

The singer-songwriter Lily Allen was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2014. Although her schoo... more

29 Sep 2026

02 MINS

02:46

29 Sep 2026

#1981

How hiding in a toilet helped Steven Spielberg get into the movie business

The film director Steven Spielberg was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022. He gave the wo... more

28 Sep 2026

03 MINS

03:33

28 Sep 2026

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#2000

Richard Osman on managing his eating disorder

#1999

Penelope Keith on knowing her Shakespeare

#1998

Anthony Joshua on his love for his mother

#1997

Kathy Burke on being saved by punk as a moody teenager

#1996

Stephen Mangan on why he'll never be Bond

#1995

How Nick Cave's songs reveal themselves painfully to him

#1994

Meera Syal on holding up a mirror to British society in Goodness Gracious Me

#1993

Why Lyse Doucet doesn't want to be called a war reporter

#1992

Gareth Southgate on putting on the England shirt for the first time

#1991

Michael Sheen on his father's time as a Jack Nicholson impersonator

#1990

Rick Rubin on finding the magic in music

#1989

Caitlin Moran on the smells that defined her childhood

#1988

Romesh Ranganathan on finding his comedy sweet spot

#1987

Tanni Grey-Thompson on winning four Olympic golds in Sydney

#1986

Greta Gerwig on her childhood enthusiasm for putting on plays

#1985

James Graham on his "stripping vicar" ice-dancing routine

#1984

Jessica Ennis-Hill on the moment she won Olympic gold

#1983

Warwick Davis on his first role as an Ewok in Star Wars

#1982

How Lily Allen brought the house down with a Disney song aged 11

#1981

How hiding in a toilet helped Steven Spielberg get into the movie business