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Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher

The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020.

• 5 mins

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Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage

In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young.

• 3 mins

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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education

The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.

• 4 mins

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Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries

In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young.

• 4 mins

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Tom Hanks on loneliness

The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.

• 5 mins

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Ruth Jones on her start in acting

The actor and writer Ruth Jones was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2019.

• 3 mins

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Ade Adepitan on his first day at school

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

• 2 mins

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Davina McCall on addiction

The TV presenter Davina McCall was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.

• 3 mins

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George Michael on his accidental start in music

In 2007, the musician George Michael was cast away by Kirsty Young.

• 3 mins

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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.

• 5 mins

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Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall

In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne.

• 6 mins

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Jill Scott on her start in football

The former footballer Jill Scott was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.

• 5 mins