Desert Island Discs Episodes Available now
Marian Keyes on writing—Postcards
The writer Marian Keyes was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
David Beckham on his childhood love of football and fashion—Postcards
The footballer David Beckham was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
Maya Angelou on the trauma that made her mute—Postcards
The great American writer Maya Angelou was cast away back in 1987.
David Nott on working in war zones—Postcards
The surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 after returning from Syria.
Judi Dench on her childhood days in amateur dramatics—Postcards
The actor Dame Judi Dench was cast away for the third time in 2015.
Adele on her first record deal—Postcards
The singer Adele was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
Professor Sue Black on the mysteries of the human body—Postcards
In 2015, the anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black, was cast away by Kirsty Young.
Lemn Sissay on his foster family—Postcards
The poet Lemm Sissay was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
Jill Scott on her start in football—Postcards
The former footballer Jill Scott was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall—Postcards
In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne.
