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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. Ruth Jones on her start in acting

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

   In 2015, the anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black, was cast away by Kirsty Young.
5. Malala on campaigning for equal access to education

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

   The poet Lemm Sissay was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
7. Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage

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

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

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

    In 2007, the musician George Michael was cast away by Kirsty Young.
11. 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.
12. Davina McCall on addiction

    The TV presenter Davina McCall was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
13. Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall

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

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

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