BBC Radio Podcasts from Desert Island Discs: Archive 2011-2015

Commander Chris Hadfield

Commander Chris Hadfield is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Kylie Minogue

Kirsty Young talks to pop star Kylie Minogue.

Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande, surgeon and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Gurinder Chadha

Kirsty Young talks to film-maker, writer and producer Gurinder Chadha.

Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon

Kirsty Young talks to Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister and SNP leader.

Lord Indarjit Singh

Kirsty Young talks to broadcaster and religious leader Lord Indarjit Singh.

Marjorie Wallace

Kirsty Young talks to mental health campaigner and journalist Marjorie Wallace.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Professor Sue Black

Kirsty Young interviews forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black.

Lemn Sissay

Kirsty Young talks to writer, poet and playwright Lemn Sissay.

Alison Balsom

Kirsty Young talks to trumpeter Alison Balsom.

Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran

Kirsty Young talks to comedy writing partners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.

Dame Judi Dench

Kirsty Young talks to actress Dame Judi Dench.

Dr Bill Frankland

Dr Bill Frankland, allergy specialist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Ruth Rogers

Kirsty Young interviews chef and restaurateur Ruth Rogers.

Professor Monica Grady

Professor Monica Grady, scientist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Noel Gallagher

Kirsty Young talks to Noel Gallagher, musician, songwriter and former Oasis lead guitarist

Imtiaz Dharker

Kirsty Young interviews the poet Imtiaz Dharker.

Freddie Flintoff

Kirsty Young talks to former England cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff.

Harry Rabinowitz

Kirsty Young talks to music maestro Harry Rabinowitz.

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Rebecca Adlington

Kirsty Young talks to Rebecca Adlington, swimmer and Olympic gold medallist.

Lisa Jardine

Professor Lisa Jardine, academic and biographer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Pamela Rose

Kirsty Young talks to castaway and former Bletchley girl Pamela Rose.

Jimmy Wales

Kirsty Young talks to Jimmy Wales, internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Wikipedia.

Helen Browning

Kirsty Young talks to Helen Browning, farmer and CEO of the Soil Association.

Sir Bradley Wiggins

Kirsty Young interviews cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Paul Hollywood

Kirsty Young talks to Paul Hollywood, baker and co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off

Pat Albeck

Kirsty Young interviews designer Pat Albeck.

Robin Millar

Kirsty Young's guest is record producer Robin Millar.

Bryan Stevenson

Kirsty Young talks to US lawyer Bryan Stevenson.

Julia Samuel

Psychotherapist Julia Samuel is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Jonas Kaufmann

Kirsty Young interviews opera singer Jonas Kaufmann.

Mark Rylance

Actor Mark Rylance is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Dan Pearson

Kirsty Young talks to garden designer Dan Pearson.

Professor Angie Hobbs

Kirsty Young talks to Angie Hobbs, professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy.

Professor Peter Piot

Kirsty Young's castaway is microbiologist Professor Peter Piot.

Julia Cleverdon

Kirsty Young interviews campaigner Dame Julia Cleverdon.

Jo Malone

Kirsty Young talks to businesswoman Jo Malone.

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Kirsty Young interviews Prof Dame Nancy Rothwell.

Ray Winstone

Kirsty Young talks to actor Ray Winstone.

The Most Reverend Justin Welby

Kirsty Young talks to the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.

Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs

Julie Bentley

Kirsty Young talks to Julie Bentley, CEO of Girlguiding.

Damian Lewis

Kirsty Young interviews actor Damian Lewis.

Rt Hon Theresa May

Kirsty Young talks to the home secretary, Rt Hon Theresa May MP.

John Agard

Kirsty Young talks to poet and playwright John Agard.

Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown

Former test pilot Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Wendy Dagworthy

Kirsty Young talks to Wendy Dagworthy, former professor of fashion at the RCA.

Roger Graef

Kirsty Young talks to film-maker Roger Graef.

Debbie Wiseman

Kirsty Young talks to composer Debbie Wiseman.

Sir Roy Strong

Sir Roy Strong, historian and gardener, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Sally Wainwright

Sally Wainwright, TV screenwriter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Marin Alsop

Kirsty Young talks to conductor Marin Alsop.

Steve McQueen

Kirsty Young's castaway is the artist and film-maker Steve McQueen.

Malcolm Gladwell

Kirsty Young talks to writer Malcolm Gladwell.

Guy Garvey

Kirsty Young talks to Guy Garvey, musician and frontman of Elbow.

Dame Wendy Hall

Kirsty Young talks to Dame Wendy Hall.

Doug Allan

Kirsty Young talks to wildlife cameraman Doug Allan.

Anne Reid

Kirsty Young interviews actress Anne Reid.

Sir Michael Marmot

Kirsty Young talks to epidemiologist Prof Sir Michael Marmot.

Lily Allen

Singer-songwriter Lily Allen is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Judy Murray

Judy Murray, tennis coach and mother of Andy and Jamie, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Raja Shehadeh

Kirsty Young talks to Palestinian lawyer and writer Raja Shehadeh.

Tamara Rojo

Tamara Rojo, ballerina, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Biddy Baxter

Biddy Baxter, former Blue Peter editor, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Rene Redzepi

Kirsty Young talks to Danish chef Rene Redzepi.

Alison Moyet

Alison Moyet is interviewed by Kirsty Young and chooses her Desert Island Discs.

Jack Dee

Kirsty Young talks to comedian, actor and writer Jack Dee.

Sir Andre Geim

Kirsty Young talks to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Sir Andre Geim.

Dame Claire Bertschinger

Kirsty Young talks to nurse and humanitarian Dame Claire Bertschinger.

Murray Walker

Kirsty Young talks to motor racing commentator Murray Walker.

Lord Richards of Herstmonceux

Kirsty Young talks to Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, former Chief of the Defence Staff.

Mairi Hedderwick

Kirsty Young talks to author and illustrator Mairi Hedderwick.

Professor Hugh Montgomery

Kirsty Young talks to intensive care specialist Prof Hugh Montgomery.

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean

Kirsty Young talks to Olympic ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.

Dame Elish Angiolini

Kirsty Young interviews lawyer Dame Elish Angiolini.

Bob Harris

Kirsty Young talks to broadcaster Bob Harris.

Sir Ben Ainslie

Kirsty Young interviews English sailing star Sir Ben Ainslie.

Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin

Kirsty Young talks to the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin.

Nicola Benedetti

Kirsty Young talks to violinist Nicola Benedetti.

Ray Mears

Kirsty Young's castaway is woodsman Ray Mears.

Miranda Hart

Kirsty Young talks to comedian and actor Miranda Hart.

Gillian Clarke

Kirsty Young talks to poet Gillian Clarke.

Barbara Hulanicki

Kirsty Young talks to Barbara Hulanicki, fashion designer and creator of Biba.

Clare Balding

Kirsty Young talks to broadcaster Clare Balding.

Rt Hon Ed Miliband

Kirsty Young interviews the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, leader of the opposition.

Malorie Blackman

Kirsty Young talks to author and children's laureate Malorie Blackman.

Alfred Brendel

Kirsty Young talks to pianist Alfred Brendel.

Sir Ken Robinson

Kirsty Young talks to educationalist Sir Ken Robinson.

Professor Tanya Byron

Kirsty Young talks to Prof Tanya Byron, clinical psychologist and TV presenter.

Jeremy Hutchinson

Kirsty Young talks to Jeremy Hutchinson, former barrister and member of the House of Lords

Chris Packham

Kirsty Young interviews Chris Packham, naturalist, TV presenter and author.

Carolyn McCall

Carolyn McCall, businesswoman and CEO of easyJet, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Lee Mack

Kirsty Young talks to comedian Lee Mack.

Zadie Smith

Kirsty Young talks to novelist and critic Zadie Smith.

Daniel Kahneman

Kirsty Young interviews psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman.

Eve Stewart

Bafta-winning production designer Eve Stewart is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Russell Brand

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Val McDermid

Crime writer Val McDermid is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Jane Somerville

Emeritus Professor and cardiologist Jane Somerville is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Steven Pinker

Steven Pinker, science writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie, actor and musician, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Alexandra Shulman

Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Conrad Anker

Conrad Anker, mountaineer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Sir Mervyn King

Sir Mervyn King, outgoing governor of the Bank of England, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Deborah Bull

Dancer, writer and broadcaster Deborah Bull is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Alice Walker

Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Damien Hirst

Kirsty Young interviews contemporary artist Damien Hirst.

Sir Sydney Kentridge

Sir Sydney Kentridge QC is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Jasvinder Sanghera

Kirsty Young interviews Jasvinder Sanghera, campaigner against forced marriage.

Julie Goodyear

Kirsty Young talks to former Coronation Street actress Julie Goodyear.

David Almond

Kirsty Young talks to children's author David Almond, creator of the award-winning Skellig

Rankin

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the photographer Rankin.

Uta Frith

Kirsty Young interviews developmental psychologist Professor Uta Frith.

Jonathan Agnew

Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Julie Burchill

Kirsty Young interviews columnist and author Julie Burchill.

Sir Terry Leahy

Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's opposition leader, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Beryl Vertue

Kirsty Young interviews veteran television producer Beryl Vertue.

Martin Carthy

Martin Carthy, folk musician, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Sir Howard Stringer

Chairman of Sony Sir Howard Stringer is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Anya Hindmarch

Designer and businesswoman Anya Hindmarch is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Dawn French

Kirsty Young talks to comedian, actress and writer Dawn French.

Sister Wendy Beckett

Sister Wendy Beckett, nun and art expert, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP

Kirsty Young interviews the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP.

Dustin Hoffman

Hollywood film star Dustin Hoffman is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Edmund de Waal

Kirsty Young interviews artist and author Edmund de Waal.

John Lloyd

Comedy producer John Lloyd is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Blanche Marvin

Kirsty Young talks to theatre critic Blanche Marvin.

Tidjane Thiam

Kirsty Young talks to castaway Tidjane Thiam, chief executive of Prudential.

Hilary Devey

Hilary Devey, businesswoman and TV star, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Mona Siddiqui

Mona Siddiqui, academic and commentator, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Noah Stewart

Kirsty Young interviews opera singer Noah Stewart.

Celia Birtwell

Fashion designer Celia Birtwell is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Ade Adepitan

Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan explains his castaway picks to Kirsty Young.

Goldie Hawn

Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Craig Brown

Critic and satirist Craig Brown is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Baroness Campbell

Disability campaigner Baroness Campbell is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Mary Berry

Cook and broadcaster Mary Berry is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Akram Khan

Choreographer and dancer Akram Khan is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Simon McBurney

Actor, writer and director Simon McBurney is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Martina Navratilova

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Charles Jencks

Architectural critic Charles Jencks is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

John Bishop

Comedian John Bishop is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Ahdaf Soueif

Egyptian novelist and cultural commentator Ahdaf Soueif is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Doreen Lawrence

Campaigner Doreen Lawrence is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Margaret Rhodes

Kirsty Young interviews Margaret Rhodes, former MI6 worker and first cousin to the Queen.

Denise Robertson

Kirsty Young interviews agony aunt, writer and presenter Denise Robertson.

Peter Ackroyd

Writer and historian Peter Ackroyd is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Baroness Hollins

Kirsty Young interviews professor of psychiatry Baroness Sheila Hollins.

Tim Minchin

Musician and comedian Tim Minchin is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Jamie Cullum

Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Anna Ford

Journalist Anna Ford is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Jackie Mason

American comedian Jackie Mason is the latest castaway interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Patsy Rodenburg

Patsy Rodenburg, renowned voice coach, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Brian Moore

Brian Moore, former rugby international and commentator, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Lord Prescott

The former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

James Corden

Actor and writer James Corden is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Denise Lewis

Denise Lewis, Olympic medallist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Sir David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Vikram Seth

Writer Vikram Seth is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Paul Johnson

Historian and writer Paul Johnson is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Dame Monica Mason

Dame Monica Mason, Director of the Royal Ballet, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Sir Terry Wogan

Sir Terry Wogan is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Professor Brian Cox

Professor of physics Brian Cox is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Julian Fellowes

Scriptwriter Julian Fellowes is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Eve Pollard

Eve Pollard is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Sir Martin Sorrell

Sir Martin Sorrell is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Bear Grylls

Kirsty Young talks to adventurer Bear Grylls.

Robert Hardy

Actor Robert Hardy is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Anna Scher

Anna Scher is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Francesca Simon

Children's author Francesca Simon is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Lord Victor Adebowale

Lord Victor Adebowale is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Mark Gatiss

Kirsty Young interviews writer and actor Mark Gatiss.

Michael Johnson

Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Vidal Sassoon

Veteran hairdresser Vidal Sassoon is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Anne Wood

Children's TV producer Anne Wood is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Arthur Edwards

Royal photographer Arthur Edwards is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.

Martin Clunes

Actor and presenter Martin Clunes joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Danny Baker

Broadcaster Danny Baker joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Heather Rabbatts

Businesswoman Heather Rabbatts is interviewed by Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs.

Michael McIntyre

Comedian Michael McIntyre joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

John Graham

Setter of crosswords John Graham joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Tony Robinson

Actor Tony Robinson joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Dame Harriet Walter

Actress Dame Harriet Walter joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Len Goodman

Dance judge Len Goodman joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Andrea Levy

Novelist Andrea Levy joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Alfie Boe

Opera singer Alfie Boe joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Roger Waters

Pink Floyd musician Roger Waters joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Debbie Harry

Blondie singer Debbie Harry joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Kwame Kwei-Armah

Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island discs

Molly Parkin

Molly Parkin joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Prof David Phillips

Professor of Chemistry David Phillips joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs

Cath Kidston

Designer Cath Kidston joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Felicity Green

Fashion journalist Felicity Green joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Terry Gilliam

Film director Terry Gilliam joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Martin Sheen

Actor Martin Sheen joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Dame Anne Owers

Dame Anne Owers joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Lawrence Dallaglio

Lawrence Dallaglio joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Celia Imrie

Actress Celia Imrie joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Howard Jacobson

Writer and Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson joins Kirsty Young.

Jon Snow

Journalist and TV presenter Jon Snow joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Betty Driver

Veteran Corrie actress Betty Driver joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.

Rt Hon Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond, first minister for Scotland and leader of the SNP, joins Kirsty Young.

Gyles Brandreth

Former MP and writer Gyles Brandreth joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.

Tony Iveson

Kirsty Young's castaway is Battle of Britain veteran Tony Iveson.