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Desert Island Discs

Desert Island Discs

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- BBC Radio 4

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Afsnit: 2093
Gns. varighed: 4M
Sprog: Engelsk
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Kategori: Fakta

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

Episodes

Marian Keyes on writingThe writer Marian Keyes was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017. It’s thirty years since she published her first novel, Watermelon. Her books have sold in their millions, and many of her bestsellers have been adapted for the screen. She spoke to Kirsty about how she feels when she’s finished writing a book. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2090
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3M
David Beckham on his childhood love of football and fashionThe footballer David Beckham was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017. Born and raised in East London, he spent hours as a child kicking a ball around at the local park with his father. At the age of seven, he played for his first team, Ridgeway Rovers, before coming to the attention of Manchester United. He spoke to Kirsty about how his love of football – and fashion – started at an early age. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2089
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3M
Maya Angelou on the trauma that made her muteThe great American writer Maya Angelou was cast away back in 1987. She told Michael Parkinson about the disturbing reason she became temporarily mute during her childhood, which in turn led to her love of poetry. Some listeners may find her description of events upsetting. You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds. Details of organisations offering information and support with child sexual abuse are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
2088
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4M
David Nott on working in war zonesThe surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 shortly after returning from war-torn Syria. He spoke to Kirsty about his experiences of working in a warzone for the first time back in the early 90s. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2087
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4M
Judi Dench on her childhood days in amateur dramaticsThe actor Dame Judi Dench has been cast away to the desert island three times, most recently in 2015. She spoke to Kirsty Young about her first performances in an amateur dramatic group which included her parents as members. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2086
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3M
Adele on her first record dealThe singer Adele was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022. In 2008, she released her debut album, 19, and the following year she won the first of many Grammys. Her next three albums, 21, 25 and 30, consolidated her superstar status. She told Lauren about the day she signed her first record deal. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2085
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2M
Professor Sue Black on the mysteries of the human bodyIn 2015, the forensic anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black, was cast away by Kirsty Young. Brought up on the west coast of Scotland and in Inverness, she fell in love with biology at secondary school and read Human Anatomy at the University of Aberdeen. After graduation, she worked at London's St Thomas' Hospital as an anatomist, and police began to call on her to help identify bones. She spoke to Kirsty about the mysteries of the human body. You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2084
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3M
Lemn Sissay on his foster familyThe poet Lemm Sissay was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015. As a poet, writer and playwright, much of his work tells the story of his search for his birth parents. Born to a young Ethiopian woman who wanted him temporarily looked after while she completed her studies, he was with a foster family until he was 12. Lemn told Kirsty how he felt after his foster family broke ties with him. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2083
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3M
Jill Scott on her start in footballThe former footballer Jill Scott was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023. Jill was part of the Lionesses’ winning team at the Euros 2022. When Jill was starting out in her career, the women players had to settle for second-hand kit and miserly wages. She spoke to Lauren about the challenges she faced when she started her senior career at Sunderland aged 17. You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2082
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5M
Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik MayallIn 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne. Adrian met his comedy partner, the late Rik Mayall, at university. They bonded over their shared interests in double acts, violent slapstick and the plays of Samuel Beckett. It was the start of a long performing partnership and friendship. Adrian spoke to Lauren about the creative process behind the anarchic TV comedy and long-running touring show Bottom. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
2081
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6M

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