Desert Island Discs Articles

Nine things we learned from Cher’s Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Rob Delaney’s Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Anthony Joshua’s Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Clive Myrie's Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Rebel Wilson’s Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Greg Davies’s Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Cillian Murphy's Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Jamie Dornan's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Graham Nash's Desert Island Discs

11 things we learned from Delia Smith's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Greta Gerwig's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Shirley Ballas's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Adrian Edmondson's Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Toto Wolff's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Jill Scott's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Stanley Tucci's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Ronnie O'Sullivan's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Simon Pegg's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Dara Ó Briain's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Liz Carr's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Robert Webb's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Kirsty Young's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Steven Spielberg's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Cate Blanchett's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Edward Enninful's Desert Island Discs

Six things we learned from Baz Luhrmann's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Richard E. Grant's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Rick Rubin's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Maxine Peake's Desert Island Discs

Eight unexpected moments from the rescued Desert Island Discs episodes

Seven things we learned from Kevin Sinfield's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Jay Blades's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Sue Barker's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from John Legend's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Kate Moss's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned about Adele from her Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Bono's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Jon Ronson's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from David Harewood's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Ellie Simmonds's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Bradley Walsh's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Alan Cumming's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Robert Plant's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Oti Mabuse's Desert Island Discs

12 things we learned from Richard Osman's Desert Island Discs

12 things we learned from Prue Leith's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Neil Gaiman's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Peter Schmeichel's Desert Island Discs

Six things we learned from Deborah Meaden's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Robert Macfarlane's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Jessica Ennis-Hill's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Noel Fitzpatrick's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Yo-Yo Ma's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Alexei Sayle's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Billie Piper's Desert Island Discs

Eight Desert Island Discs to make you feel hopeful

Eight castaways whose moving stories left us with a little more hope than we had before.

Nine things we learned from Mark Strong's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Sophia Loren's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Malala's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Monica Galetti's Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Tim Peake's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Cliff Richard's Desert Island Discs

Six famous politicians who have been on Desert Island Discs

Here are some of the politicians who have been cast away to Radio 4’s desert island.

Nine things we learned from Arsene Wenger's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Keir Starmer's Desert Island Discs

Seven things we learned from Samantha Morton's Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Bernardine Evaristo's Desert Island Discs

12 things we learned about Steve Backshall from his Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Sharon Horgan's Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Annie Nightingale’s Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Helen McCrory's Desert Island Discs

10 things we learned from Joe Wicks's Desert Island Discs

Guess the celebrity's favourite song

10 thing we learned from Brian Cox's Desert Island Discs

12 things we learned about Daniel Radcliffe from his Desert Island Discs

The actor chooses his favourite tracks.

12 things we learned from Melanie C's Desert Island Discs

The Spice Girl opened up to Lauren Laverne.

Ten things we learned from Ian Wright's Desert Island Discs

The footballer and TV pundit chooses his favourite music.

12 things we learned from Zoe Ball's Desert Island Discs

The BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host spoke to the BBC Radio 6 Breakfast host.

10 things we learned from Stephen Merchant's Desert Island Discs

The co-creator of The Office spoke to Lauren Laverne.

Nine things we learned from Stephen Graham's Desert Island Discs

The actor shared his favourite music with Lauren Laverne.

11 things we learned from Lin-Manuel Miranda's Desert Island Discs

What did the composer and lyricist reveal to Lauren Laverne?

Ten things we learned from Thom Yorke's Desert Island Discs

What did Radiohead frontman reveal to Radio 4 listeners and Lauren Laverne?

Eight things we learned from Emily Eavis's Desert Island Discs

What did the co-organiser of Glastonbury Festival reveal to Lauren Laverne?

Nine things we learned from Derren Brown's Desert Island Discs

Eight things we learned from Louis Theroux's Desert Island Discs

Louis Theroux talks to Lauren Laverne about his musical choices.

Eight things we learned from Martin Freeman's Desert Island Discs

Nine things we learned from Marlon James's Desert Island Discs

What did the Jamaican novelist tell Lauren Laverne?

Nine things we learned from Bob Mortimer's Desert Island Discs

The Middlesbrough-born comedian spoke to Lauren Laverne.

Nine things we learned from Ruth Jones's Desert Island Discs

Ruth Jones, actor and writer, talks to Lauren Laverne.

Nine things we learned from Alan Carr's Desert Island Discs

What did Lauren Laverne discover from the comedian's Desert Island Discs?

Nine things we learned from Gary Barlow's Desert Island Discs

The singer and songwriter talks about his life and music with Lauren Laverne.

Nine things we learned from Tom Kerridge's Desert Island Discs

The chef on his love of bargain roasts, swimming to lose weight and more.

Eight fabulous things we learned from Tracey Thorn's Desert Island Discs

The musician and writer, talks to Lauren Laverne about life, music and more.

Eight amazing things we learned from Nile Rodgers' Desert Island Discs

The musician, producer and Chic co-founder talks to Lauren Laverne about his musical life.

10 surprising things we learned from Tom Daley’s Desert Island Discs

The diver talks to Lauren Laverne about injuries, his family and impersonating Elvis.

Five of Lauren Laverne’s Favourite Desert Island Discs

The stand-in presenter picks five episodes she loves.

The Desert Island Discs Luxury Items Quiz

Can you identify 12 castaways from their luxury choice?

New to Desert Island Discs? Here’s where to start…

Discover the music Ed Sheeran, Nicola Adams and Matt Smith would take to a desert island.

Eight of the most unexpected moments from Desert Island Discs

Including the guest that picked her own music and the creation of a famous play.

10 surprising things we learned from Billie Jean King’s Desert Island Discs

Including her unexpected introduction to feminism and inspiring a song by Elton John.

11 things we learned from John Motson’s Desert Island Discs

What we learned from the celebrated football commentator's nostalgic interview.

10 surprising things we learned from David Baddiel’s Desert Island Discs

The comedian and writer joins Kirsty Young for an honest and emotional interview.

10 things we learned from Anne-Marie Duff's Desert island Discs

The prolific actress joins Kirsty Young for a disarming and honest interview.

11 things we learned from David Byrne’s Desert Island Discs

The former Talking Heads singer on creativity, family and embracing his “inner oddball”.

11 surprising things we learned from Matt Smith's Desert Island Discs

Star of Doctor Who and The Crown joins Kirsty Young for a frank and energetic interview.

10 things we learned from Christopher Nolan’s Desert Island Discs

The director on shooting on film, working with his family and if he'd direct a Bond film.

10 things we learned from Chi-chi Nwanoku’s Desert Island Discs

The double bass player on her family, sprinting and playing in the Proms.

10 things we learned from Jack Whitehall’s Desert Island Discs

The actor and comedian on his family, his need to work and his own birth.

11 things we learned from Charlie Brooker’s Desert Island Discs

The award-winning writer and broadcaster on self-confidence, fear and family.

10 things we learned from Bruno Tonioli’s Desert Island Discs

A lively and moving interview with the dancer, choreographer and Strictly judge.

11 things we learned from Christine McVie’s Desert Island Discs

Fleetwood Mac's keyboardist joins Kirsty Young for a rare and remarkably honest interview.

10 things we learned from Naomi Klein's Desert Island Discs

The writer and journalist speaks to Kirsty Young about consumerism and climate change.

10 surprising things we learnt from Micky Flanagan's Desert Island Discs

In a frank and hilarious interview, the comedian speaks about fame, being funny and fish.

Eight of Hollywood’s greatest on Desert Island Discs

Tales from the cream of Hollywood, from screen stars to famous filmmakers.

10 things we learnt from Sheryl Sandberg’s Desert Island Discs

The Facebook COO speaks to Kirsty Young about family, leadership and coping with grief.

What we learnt from John McEnroe's Desert Island Discs

The tennis player and commentator speaks to Kirsty Young.

11 things we learnt from Sue Perkins’ Desert Island Discs

Music choices from the Queen of Bake-Off.

14 things we learnt from Stella McCartney's Desert Island Discs

Sustainable fashion, Team GB's short shorts and growing up with famous parents.

Sauce, Specs and Stan: What did we learn from Ed Sheeran’s Desert Island Discs?

The musical story teller for the modern age shares his life and music with Kirsty Young.

How well do you know Ed Sheeran?

No ‘Thinking Out Loud’: It’s the Ed Sheeran Quiz.

Dot’s Discs: What did we learn from June Brown’s Desert Island Discs?

The EastEnders' actress speaks about love, tragedy and her life on stage.

10 things we learnt from Jimmy Carr’s Desert Island Discs

Here's what we learnt about the controversial stand-up comedian.

10 things we learnt from Nigel Owens’ Desert Island Discs

An illuminating and emotional interview with the international rugby union referee.

12 things we learnt from David Beckham’s Desert Island Discs

How would the former England captain survive on a desert island?

Seven of the funniest Desert Island Discs

Memorable castaways that have raised a smile along the way…

Nine of the most moving Desert Island Discs

Many castaways have shared heartfelt moments.

Can you guess who chose the luxury items hidden in this Desert Island Discs sand sculpture?

There are some unusual items in this time-lapse video.

10 things we learnt from Caitlin Moran’s Desert Island Discs

The columnist, writer and screenwriter's story is extraordinary.

Radio 4 sends David Beckham to a desert island

How will a man who is used to being in the spotlight adjust to life on a desert island?

Which eight songs would Bruce Springsteen take to a desert island?

Elvis, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. But, which song kicked open the door to his mind?

12 things we learnt from Davina McCall’s Desert Island Discs

Whether conquering her fear of deep dark water or beating drugs, she’s done it her way.

Nicola Adams' Desert Island Discs

Twelve things we learnt about the double Olympic boxing champion.

Desert Island Dishes: 11 life lessons from culinary castaways

Ottolenghi, Nigella, Jamie, and fellow foodies talk about love, dreams and cream cakes.

What did we learn from Michael Bublé’s Desert Island Discs?

Ten things we discovered about the King of Swing.

Nadiya Hussain’s Desert Island Discs

The charming and illuminating Great British Bake Off 2015 champion.

Ten things we learnt from Tom Hanks’ Desert Island Discs

Multiple Oscar winner and universally loved Tom Hanks is Kirsty's castaway.

Warwick Davis’ Desert Island Discs

Warwick Davis talks about his family and his first big break in Star Wars.