Desert Island Discs

Postcards

Lauren Laverne shares a selection of heartwarming and moving moments from some of Desert Island Discs' most memorable castaways.

Episodes (17 available)

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Jessica Ennis-Hill on the moment she won Olympic gold

The Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.

3 Sept 2026

3 mins

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James Graham on his "stripping vicar" ice-dancing routine

The playwright James Graham was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.

4 Sept 2026

3 mins

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Greta Gerwig on her childhood enthusiasm for putting on plays

The film director Greta Gerwig was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.

7 Sept 2026

4 mins

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Tanni Grey-Thompson on winning four Olympic golds in Sydney

The wheelchair athlete Tanni Grey-Thompson was cast away by Sue Lawley in 2001.

8 Sept 2026

3 mins

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Romesh Ranganathan on finding his comedy sweet spot

The comedian Romesh Ranganathan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025.

9 Sept 2026

3 mins

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Caitlin Moran on the smells that defined her childhood

The writer and journalist Caitlin Moran was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.

10 Sept 2026

2 mins

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Rick Rubin on finding the magic in music

Record producer Rick Rubin was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.

11 Sept 2026

3 mins

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Michael Sheen on his father's time as a Jack Nicholson impersonator

The actor Michael Sheen was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025.

14 Sept 2026

3 mins

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Gareth Southgate on putting on the England shirt for the first time

The former England manager Gareth Southgate was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.

15 Sept 2026

4 mins

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Why Lyse Doucet doesn't want to be called a war reporter

The BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.

16 Sept 2026

2 mins