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Jessica Ennis-Hill on the moment she won Olympic gold—Postcards
The Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.
Warwick Davis on his first role as an Ewok in Star Wars—Postcards
The actor Warwick Davis was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
How Lily Allen brought the house down with a Disney song aged 11—Postcards
The singer-songwriter Lily Allen was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2014.
How hiding in a toilet helped Steven Spielberg get into the movie business—Postcards
The film director Steven Spielberg was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
Malorie Blackman on receiving 82 rejection letters from publishers—Postcards
The writer Malorie Blackman was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2013.
How snooker halls became Ronnie O'Sullivan's "creche" from a young age—Postcards
The World Snooker Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
Delia Smith on her catchphrase - "Let's be havin' you!"—Postcards
The cookery writer Delia Smith was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
Chaka Khan, singer and songwriter
Chaka Khan, singer and songwriter, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw
Neurologist Professor Dame Pamela Shaw joins Lauren Laverne.
Emma Grede, businesswoman
Emma Grede, businesswoman, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
