Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtra
Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond, is a former judge who served as the first female president o
Simon Reeve is a broadcaster and writer best known for his TV documentaries which combine travel and
Lauren Laverne talks to Ian Wright in an episode first broadcast in 2020.Ian Wright is a former prof
Lauren Laverne talks to Dr Nicola Fox in a programme first broadcast in 2023. Dr Nicky Fox is only t
Steven Spielberg is the most successful director of his generation and the highest-grossing director
Steven Knight CBE is a screenwriter, producer, and director for film and television. He is best kn
Mark Knopfler OBE is one of the UK’s most successful rock musicians and composers. He co-founded
Sarah Raven is one of Britain’s best known gardeners. Since her debut book, The Cutting Garden in 19
The writer David Nicholls is best known for his 2009 novel One Day which has sold 6 million copies,
Errollyn Wallen is one of the world’s most performed living composers. Her work, which includes 22
Rob Delaney is a comedian, writer and actor who is best known for the television series Catastrophe,
Professor Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist who specialises in palynology – the study of po
Anthony Joshua MBE is a British heavyweight boxer, Olympic gold medallist and two-time former unifie
Clive Myrie is an award-winning journalist and news presenter who is one of the BBC’s most experienc
Shirine Khoury-Haq is the chief executive officer of the Co-op Group – the first female chief execut
The Australian actor Rebel Wilson became an international star with a breakthrough part in the 2011
The Irish writer John Boyne is best known for his 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, which b
Dame Sarah Storey is Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian, winning 17 gold, eight silver and
Greg Davies is a familiar face on television as the host of Taskmaster, the BAFTA-winning game show,
Tim Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Twin Research at King
