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Desert Island Discs

Lauren Laverne shares a selection of heartwarming and moving moments from some of Desert Island Discs' most memorable castaways.

Radio 4,15 episodes

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Rick Rubin on finding the magic in music
Record producer Rick Rubin was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
11 Sep 2026,3 mins
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Caitlin Moran on the smells that defined her childhood
The writer and journalist Caitlin Moran was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
10 Sep 2026,2 mins
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Romesh Ranganathan on finding his comedy sweet spot
The comedian Romesh Ranganathan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025.
09 Sep 2026,2 mins
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Tanni Grey-Thompson on winning four Olympic golds in Sydney
The wheelchair athlete Tanni Grey-Thompson was cast away by Sue Lawley in 2001.
08 Sep 2026,2 mins
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Greta Gerwig on her childhood enthusiasm for putting on plays
The film director Greta Gerwig was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
07 Sep 2026,3 mins
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James Graham on his "stripping vicar" ice-dancing routine
The playwright James Graham was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.
04 Sep 2026,3 mins
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Jessica Ennis-Hill on the moment she won Olympic gold
The Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.
03 Sep 2026,2 mins
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Warwick Davis on his first role as an Ewok in Star Wars
The actor Warwick Davis was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
02 Sep 2026,3 mins
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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.
01 Sep 2026,2 mins
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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.
31 Aug 2026,3 mins
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Malorie Blackman on receiving 82 rejection letters from publishers
The writer Malorie Blackman was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2013.
28 Aug 2026,3 mins
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How snooker halls became Ronnie O'Sullivan's "creche" from a young age
The World Snooker Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
27 Aug 2026,2 mins
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Delia Smith on her catchphrase - "Let's be havin' you!"
The cookery writer Delia Smith was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
26 Aug 2026,3 mins
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How Kate Moss's modelling break came at an unexpected moment
The model Kate Moss was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
25 Aug 2026,3 mins
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Keith Richards on writing "Satisfaction" in his sleep
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
24 Aug 2026,4 mins