Desert Island Discs Episodes Available now

Ann Cleeves, writer
Ann Cleeves, writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police
Cressida Dick, Metropolitan Police commissioner, shares her choices with Lauren Laverne.

Bob Mortimer, comedian
Comedian Bob Mortimer chooses the eight tracks he would take to a desert island.

Wendy Cope, poet
Wendy Cope, poet, shares her eight track choices with Lauren Laverne.

James Rebanks, shepherd and writer
James Rebanks, shepherd and writer, shares his track choices with Lauren Laverne.

Ruth Jones, actor and writer
Ruth Jones, actor and writer, shares her track choices with Lauren Laverne.

Jeremy Deller, artist
Jeremy Deller, artist, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne.

Alan Carr, comedian
Alan Carr, comedian, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne

Mariana Mazzucato, economist
Mariana Mazzucato, economist, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne

Gary Barlow, singer-songwriter
Gary Barlow, musician and Take That front man, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne.