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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Music in the Great War: John Keane
Sun 29 Jun 2014
Michael Berkeley is joined by the official British war artist John Keane.
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Eva Schloss
Sun 15 Jun 2014
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss shares her musical passions with Michael Berkeley.
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Nitin Sawhney
Sun 8 Jun 2014
Michael Berkeley's guest is musician, producer and composer Nitin Sawhney.
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Emma Bridgewater
Sun 18 May 2014
Michael Berkeley talks to businesswoman and ceramics designer Emma Bridgewater.
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Lady Brenda Hale
Sun 11 May 2014
Michael Berkeley's guest is deputy president of the UK Supreme Court Lady Brenda Hale.
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Nicholas Penny
Sun 20 Apr 2014
Michael Berkeley talks to the director of the National Gallery, Nicholas Penny.
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Charlotte Mendelson
Sun 13 Apr 2014
Michael Berkeley's guest is novelist Charlotte Mendelson, who selects her favourite music.
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Theo Fennell
Sun 30 Mar 2014
Michael Berkeley's guests is jeweller Theo Fennell, who selects his favourite music.
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Craig Brown at Southbank Centre
Sun 23 Mar 2014
Satirist Craig Brown joins Michael Berkeley to introduce his favourite pieces of music.
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John Finnemore
Sun 9 Mar 2014
Michael Berkeley's guest is comedy writer and performer John Finnemore.
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Kwasi Kwarteng
Sun 23 Feb 2014
Michael Berkeley's guest is historian and Conservative MP Kwasi Kwarteng.
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Lewis Wolpert
Sun 19 Jan 2014
Michael Berkeley's guest is scientist Lewis Wolpert, who selects his favourite music.
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Music in the Great War: Pat Barker
Sun 5 Jan 2014
Michael Berkeley is joined by writer Pat Barker, who selects favourite poetry and music.
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Hugh Masekela
Sun 29 Dec 2013
Michael Berkeley's guest is South African trumpeter, composer and singer Hugh Masekela.
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Justin Welby
Sun 22 Dec 2013
Archbishop Justin Welby shares his favourite Christmas music with Michael Berkeley.
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Private Passions: Maggi Hambling
Sun 24 Nov 2013
Maggi Hambling tells Michael Berkeley how Britten has inspired her painting and sculpture.
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Free Thinking: Chris Mullin
Sun 27 Oct 2013
Michael Berkeley talks former MP Chris Mullin at the 2013 Free Thinking Festival.
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Sound of Cinema: Beeban Kidron
Sun 29 Sep 2013
Michael Berkeley's guest is film-maker Beeban Kidron, who selects her favourite music.
