Private Passions Podcast
Guests from all walks of life discuss their musical loves and hates, and talk about the influence music has had on their lives
UK Only
Episodes to download
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Christmas Collection
Sunday
Michael Berkeley shares festive music choices from Private Passions over the years.
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Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey
Sun 24 Nov 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey.
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Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Sun 10 Nov 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
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Garth Greenwell
Sun 20 Oct 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the acclaimed American writer Garth Greenwell.
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Jenny Beavan
Sun 6 Oct 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the Academy Award-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan.
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Jay Rayner
Sun 22 Sep 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the restaurant critic, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner.
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Thomas Adès
Sun 25 Aug 2024
Michael Berkeley discovers the musical passions of composer Thomas Adès.
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Richard Thompson
Sun 7 Jul 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the singer, songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson.
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the food writer and campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
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Frank Gardner
Sun 16 Jun 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Security Correspondent Frank Gardner.
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Dorothy Byrne
Sun 2 Jun 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is Dorothy Byrne, head of news at Channel 4 from 2003 to 2020.
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Professor Sue Black
Sun 14 Apr 2024
Michael Berkeley's guest is the forensic scientist Professor Sue Black.
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Mark Cousins - Sound of Cinema Sunday
Sun 10 Mar 2024
Michael Berkeley’s guest is the film-maker, producer and writer Mark Cousins.
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Michael Berkeley introduces memorable interviews from Private Passions' archives.