Desert Island Discs

Desert Island Discs

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

Latest Episode

George Michael on his accidental start in music (02.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Davina McCall on addiction 01.10.2025
  • Ade Adepitan on his first day at school 30.09.2025
  • Ruth Jones on her start in acting 29.09.2025
  • Tom Hanks on loneliness 26.09.2025
  • Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries 25.09.2025
  • Malala on campaigning for equal access to education 24.09.2025
  • Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage 23.09.2025
  • Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher 22.09.2025
  • Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player 14.09.2025
  • Professor Dame Carol Robinson, scientist 07.09.2025
  • Harry Hill, comedian 31.08.2025
  • Monica Dolan, actor 24.08.2025
  • Gustavo Dudamel, conductor 17.08.2025
  • Ash Atalla, producer 10.08.2025
  • Carol Klein, gardener 03.08.2025
  • Sir Gregory Doran, director 27.07.2025
  • Norma Percy, film-maker 20.07.2025
  • Lord Alf Dubs, politician and campaigner 13.07.2025
  • Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner 06.07.2025
  • Romesh Ranganathan, comedian and broadcaster 29.06.2025

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