Desert Island Discs Articles
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Eight Desert Island Discs to make you feel hopeful
Eight castaways whose moving stories left us with a little more hope than we had before.
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Six famous politicians who have been on Desert Island Discs
Here are some of the politicians who have been cast away to Radio 4鈥檚 desert island.
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12 things we learned about Daniel Radcliffe from his Desert Island Discs
The actor chooses his favourite tracks.
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12 things we learned from Melanie C's Desert Island Discs
The Spice Girl opened up to Lauren Laverne.
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Ten things we learned from Ian Wright's Desert Island Discs
The footballer and TV pundit chooses his favourite music.
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12 things we learned from Zoe Ball's Desert Island Discs
The 成人论坛 Radio 2 Breakfast host spoke to the 成人论坛 Radio 6 Breakfast host.
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10 things we learned from Stephen Merchant's Desert Island Discs
The co-creator of The Office spoke to Lauren Laverne.
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Nine things we learned from Stephen Graham's Desert Island Discs
The actor shared his favourite music with Lauren Laverne.
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11 things we learned from Lin-Manuel Miranda's Desert Island Discs
What did the composer and lyricist reveal to Lauren Laverne?
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Ten things we learned from Thom Yorke's Desert Island Discs
What did Radiohead frontman reveal to Radio 4 listeners and Lauren Laverne?
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Eight things we learned from Emily Eavis's Desert Island Discs
What did the co-organiser of Glastonbury Festival reveal to Lauren Laverne?
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Eight things we learned from Louis Theroux's Desert Island Discs
Louis Theroux talks to Lauren Laverne about his musical choices.
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Nine things we learned from Marlon James's Desert Island Discs
What did the Jamaican novelist tell Lauren Laverne?
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Nine things we learned from Bob Mortimer's Desert Island Discs
The Middlesbrough-born comedian spoke to Lauren Laverne.
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Nine things we learned from Ruth Jones's Desert Island Discs
Ruth Jones, actor and writer, talks to Lauren Laverne.
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What did Lauren Laverne discover from the comedian's Desert Island Discs?
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The singer and songwriter talks about his life and music with Lauren Laverne.
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The chef on his love of bargain roasts, swimming to lose weight and more.
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The musician and writer, talks to Lauren Laverne about life, music and more.
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The musician, producer and Chic co-founder talks to Lauren Laverne about his musical life.
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The diver talks to Lauren Laverne about injuries, his family and impersonating Elvis.
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The stand-in presenter picks five episodes she loves.
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Can you identify 12 castaways from their luxury choice?
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Discover the music Ed Sheeran, Nicola Adams and Matt Smith would take to a desert island.
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Including the guest that picked her own music and the creation of a famous play.
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Including her unexpected introduction to feminism and inspiring a song by Elton John.
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What we learned from the celebrated football commentator's nostalgic interview.
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The comedian and writer joins Kirsty Young for an honest and emotional interview.
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The prolific actress joins Kirsty Young for a disarming and honest interview.
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The former Talking Heads singer on creativity, family and embracing his 鈥渋nner oddball鈥.
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Star of Doctor Who and The Crown joins Kirsty Young for a frank and energetic interview.
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The director on shooting on film, working with his family and if he'd direct a Bond film.
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The double bass player on her family, sprinting and playing in the Proms.
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The actor and comedian on his family, his need to work and his own birth.
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The award-winning writer and broadcaster on self-confidence, fear and family.
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A lively and moving interview with the dancer, choreographer and Strictly judge.
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Fleetwood Mac's keyboardist joins Kirsty Young for a rare and remarkably honest interview.
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The writer and journalist speaks to Kirsty Young about consumerism and climate change.
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In a frank and hilarious interview, the comedian speaks about fame, being funny and fish.
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Tales from the cream of Hollywood, from screen stars to famous filmmakers.
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The Facebook COO speaks to Kirsty Young about family, leadership and coping with grief.
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The tennis player and commentator speaks to Kirsty Young.
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Music choices from the Queen of Bake-Off.
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Sustainable fashion, Team GB's short shorts and growing up with famous parents.
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The musical story teller for the modern age shares his life and music with Kirsty Young.
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No 鈥楾hinking Out Loud鈥: It鈥檚 the Ed Sheeran Quiz.
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The EastEnders' actress speaks about love, tragedy and her life on stage.
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Here's what we learnt about the controversial stand-up comedian.
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An illuminating and emotional interview with the international rugby union referee.
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How would the former England captain survive on a desert island?
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Memorable castaways that have raised a smile along the way鈥
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Many castaways have shared heartfelt moments.
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There are some unusual items in this time-lapse video.
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The columnist, writer and screenwriter's story is extraordinary.
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How will a man who is used to being in the spotlight adjust to life on a desert island?
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Elvis, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. But, which song kicked open the door to his mind?
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Whether conquering her fear of deep dark water or beating drugs, she鈥檚 done it her way.
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Twelve things we learnt about the double Olympic boxing champion.
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Ottolenghi, Nigella, Jamie, and fellow foodies talk about love, dreams and cream cakes.
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Ten things we discovered about the King of Swing.
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The charming and illuminating Great British Bake Off 2015 champion.
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Multiple Oscar winner and universally loved Tom Hanks is Kirsty's castaway.
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Warwick Davis talks about his family and his first big break in Star Wars.