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Back up to: Desert Island Discs

1. Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries

   In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young.
2. Tom Hanks on loneliness

   The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
3. Sarah Storey on her sporting dreams

   In 2024, the athlete Dame Sarah Storey was cast away by Lauren Laverne.
4. Ruth Jones on her start in acting

   The actor and writer Ruth Jones was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2019.
5. Professor Sue Black on the mysteries of the human body

   In 2015, the anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black, was cast away by Kirsty Young.
6. Maya Angelou on the trauma that made her mute

   The great American writer Maya Angelou was cast away back in 1987.
7. Marian Keyes on writing

   The writer Marian Keyes was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
8. Malala on campaigning for equal access to education

   The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.
9. Lemn Sissay on his foster family

   The poet Lemm Sissay was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
10. Judi Dench on her childhood days in amateur dramatics

    The actor Dame Judi Dench was cast away for the third time in 2015.
11. Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage

    In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young.
12. Jill Scott on her start in football

    The former footballer Jill Scott was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
13. Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher

    The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020.
14. George Michael on his accidental start in music

    In 2007, the musician George Michael was cast away by Kirsty Young.
15. Dustin Hoffman on his father

    The actor Dustin Hoffman was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2012.
16. 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.
17. Davina McCall on addiction

    The TV presenter Davina McCall was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
18. David Nott on working in war zones

    The surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 after returning from Syria.
19. David Beckham on his childhood love of football and fashion

    The footballer David Beckham was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
20. 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.
21. Bryan Stevenson on race and criminal justice in America

    In 2015, the American lawyer Bryan Stevenson was cast away by Kirsty Young.
22. Bruce Springsteen on the joy of dancing

    The rock legend Bruce Springsteen was cast away by Kirsty Young back in 2016.
23. Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall

    In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne.
24. Adele on her first record deal

    The singer Adele was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
25. Ade Adepitan on his first day at school

    In 2012, the Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan was cast away by Kirsty Young.