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Lemn Sissay on his foster family
The poet Lemm Sissay was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
Jill Scott on her start in football
The former footballer Jill Scott was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall
In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne.
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.
George Michael on his accidental start in music
In 2007, the musician George Michael was cast away by Kirsty Young.
Davina McCall on addiction
The TV presenter Davina McCall was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
Ade Adepitan on his first day at school
In 2012, the Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan was cast away by Kirsty Young.
Ruth Jones on her start in acting
The actor and writer Ruth Jones was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2019.
Tom Hanks on loneliness
The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries
In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young.
