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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.
Tom Hanks on loneliness
The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
Sarah Storey on her sporting dreams
In 2024, the athlete Dame Sarah Storey was cast away by Lauren Laverne.
Ruth Jones on her start in acting
The actor and writer Ruth Jones was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2019.
Professor Sue Black on the mysteries of the human body
In 2015, the anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black, was cast away by Kirsty Young.
Maya Angelou on the trauma that made her mute
The great American writer Maya Angelou was cast away back in 1987.
Marian Keyes on writing
The writer Marian Keyes was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
Malorie Blackman on receiving 82 rejection letters from publishers
The writer Malorie Blackman was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2013.
Malala on campaigning for equal access to education
The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.
Lemn Sissay on his foster family
The poet Lemm Sissay was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
Keith Richards on writing "Satisfaction" in his sleep
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
Judi Dench on her childhood days in amateur dramatics
The actor Dame Judi Dench was cast away for the third time in 2015.
Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage
In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young.
Jill Scott on her start in football
The former footballer Jill Scott was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher
The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020.
How snooker halls became Ronnie O'Sullivan's "creche" from a young age
The World Snooker Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
How Kate Moss's modelling break came at an unexpected moment
The model Kate Moss was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
George Michael on his accidental start in music
In 2007, the musician George Michael was cast away by Kirsty Young.
Dustin Hoffman on his father
The actor Dustin Hoffman was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2012.
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.
Delia Smith on her catchphrase - "Let's be havin' you!"
The cookery writer Delia Smith was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
Davina McCall on addiction
The TV presenter Davina McCall was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
David Nott on working in war zones
The surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 after returning from Syria.
David Beckham on his childhood love of football and fashion
The footballer David Beckham was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
David Attenborough on his connection to the natural world
Sir David Attenborough was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2012 for DID's 70th anniversary.
Bryan Stevenson on race and criminal justice in America
In 2015, the American lawyer Bryan Stevenson was cast away by Kirsty Young.
Bruce Springsteen on the joy of dancing
The rock legend Bruce Springsteen was cast away by Kirsty Young back in 2016.
Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall
In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne.
Adele on her first record deal
The singer Adele was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
Ade Adepitan on his first day at school
In 2012, the Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan was cast away by Kirsty Young.