Private Passions Podcast
Guests from all walks of life discuss their musical passions and talk about the influence music has had on their lives.
UK Only
Episodes to download
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Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks
Sun 21 Jul 2013
The Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks reveals the pivotal role of music in his life.
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Robert Macfarlane
Sun 14 Jul 2013
Writer Robert Macfarlane reveals his favourite music to Michael Berkeley.
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Rufus Wainwright
Sun 30 Jun 2013
Michael Berkeley's guest is Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright.
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Sean O'Brien
Sun 9 Jun 2013
Poet Sean O'Brien introduces his musical choices for a season featuring British music.
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Lucy Hughes-Hallett
Sun 27 Jan 2013
Michael Berkeley's guest is historian, biographer and critic Lucy Hughes-Hallett.
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Michele Roberts
Sun 7 Oct 2012
Michael Berkeley's guest is novelist and short story writer Michele Roberts.
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Steven Berkoff
Sun 22 Apr 2012
Michael Berkeley's guest is actor, playwright and director Steven Berkoff.
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Anoushka Shankar
Sun 6 Nov 2011
Michael Berkeley's guest is sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar.
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Sound of Cinema: Mike Leigh
Sun 15 May 2011
Michael Berkeley's guest is filmmaker, writer and playwright Mike Leigh.
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Marina Lewycka
Sun 17 Oct 2010
Michael Berkeley is joined by writer Marina Lewycka. Her choices include Bach and Handel.
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Sam Taylor-Wood
Sun 13 Dec 2009
Michael Berkeley meets conceptual artist and film-maker Sam Taylor-Wood.
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Jasper Conran
Sun 7 Jun 2009
Michael Berkeley's guest is Jasper Conran, who chooses music from Bessie Smith and Handel.
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Private Passions: George Steiner
Sat 29 Jun 2002
George Steiner discusses his personal music choices with Michael Berkeley.
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Gy枚rgy Ligeti
Sat 22 Nov 1997
Michael Berkeley speaks to composer Gy枚rgy Ligeti in a programme first broadcast in 1997.
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Private Passions: John Peel
Sat 16 Mar 1996
Broadcaster, John Peel discusses his personal music choices with Michael Berkeley.
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Private Passions: Sir Isaiah Berlin
Sat 3 Feb 1996
Philosopher, Isaiah Berlin discusses his personal music choices with Michael Berkeley.
