Desert Island Discs
Lauren Laverne describes ‘tough week’ amid cancer diagnosis
The 46-year-old previously confirmed she is expected to make a ‘full recovery’.
Peaky Blinders creator was invited to meet Snoop Dogg after he related to show
Creator Steven Knight said Snoop Dogg told him his life story and said the show ‘reminded him of how he got involved in gang culture’.
Kirsty Young’s doctor ‘snorted’ at her fibromyalgia suggestion before diagnosis
She left Desert Island Discs due to undergoing treatment for fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.
Mark Knopfler reveals he got his guitar playing style by strumming tennis racket
The Dire Straits guitarist was speaking on BBC’s Desert Island Discs when he revealed his sister had told him to play the racket right-handed.
Writing was very difficult after success of novel One Day, says David Nicholls
In February Netflix released an adaptation starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod.
Clive Myrie ‘shaken’ after death threats detailed type of bullet ‘to kill me’
The broadcaster will co-host the BBC’s election night coverage alongside Laura Kuenssberg.
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas author: Don’t read novels for Holocaust facts
John Boyne’s work explores a friendship between the son of an SS officer and a prisoner boy at Auschwitz.
Radio review: Bone specialist’s frank interview about family and fracture
Desert Island Discs, Radio 4
Marina Abramovic on ‘violent’ childhood: My parents slept next to their pistols
The artist is known for her interactive performance pieces.
Bill Nighy and Jane McDonald among stars featuring on BBC radio festive schedule
Shirley Ballas, Greta Gerwig and Delia Smith are among the festive castaways on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.