Desert Island Discs Postcards Episodes Episode guide
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How Lily Allen brought the house down with a Disney song aged 11
The singer-songwriter Lily Allen was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2014.
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How Kate Moss's modelling break came at an unexpected moment
The model Kate Moss was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
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How hiding in a toilet helped Steven Spielberg get into the movie business
The film director Steven Spielberg was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
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Greta Gerwig on her childhood enthusiasm for putting on plays
The film director Greta Gerwig was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
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George Michael on his accidental start in music
In 2007, the musician George Michael was cast away by Kirsty Young.
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Gareth Southgate on putting on the England shirt for the first time
The former England manager Gareth Southgate was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.
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Dustin Hoffman on his father
The actor Dustin Hoffman was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2012.
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Dr Nicola Fox on the tragedy that changed her life
Dr Nicola Fox, the Head of Science at NASA, was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
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Delia Smith on her catchphrase - "Let's be havin' you!"
The cookery writer Delia Smith was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
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Davina McCall on addiction
The TV presenter Davina McCall was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
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David Nott on working in war zones
The surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 after returning from Syria.
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David Beckham on his childhood love of football and fashion
The footballer David Beckham was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
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David Attenborough on his connection to the natural world
Sir David Attenborough was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2012 for DID's 70th anniversary.
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Caitlin Moran on the smells that defined her childhood
The writer and journalist Caitlin Moran was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
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Bryan Stevenson on race and criminal justice in America
In 2015, the American lawyer Bryan Stevenson was cast away by Kirsty Young.
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Bruce Springsteen on the joy of dancing
The rock legend Bruce Springsteen was cast away by Kirsty Young back in 2016.
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Anthony Joshua on his love for his mother
The heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.
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Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall
In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne.
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Adele on her first record deal
The singer Adele was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
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Ade Adepitan on his first day at school
In 2012, the Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan was cast away by Kirsty Young.
