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Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the business woman, Jo Malone.
If her name automatically conjures the citrusy scents of lime, basil and mandarin …
11 years, 2 months ago
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the scientist, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, who is best known for her work in the field of neuroscience and st…
11 years, 2 months ago
Ray Winstone
Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the actor Ray Winstone.
Nil By Mouth, Sexy Beast, Vincent, The Sweeney - he's probably best known for totally aut…
11 years, 3 months ago
The Most Reverend Justin Welby
Kirsty Young's castaway for Christmas week is The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.
Ordained as a priest in 1993, 19 years lat…
11 years, 3 months ago
Sarah Millican
From Paul McCartney to Wham!
Comedian Sarah Millican shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
Her every woman yet no-holds-barred style of come…
11 years, 3 months ago
Julie Bentley
Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the Chief Executive of the Guide Association, Julie Bentley - or, more accurately, Girlguiding.
The name change i…
11 years, 3 months ago
Damian Lewis
Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the actor, Damian Lewis.
As part of the wave of British talent that's crashed onto America's shores in recent yea…
11 years, 4 months ago
Rt Hon Theresa May
Kirsty Young's castaway is the Right Honourable Theresa May MP - the longest serving Home Secretary in fifty years.
For those who think her political …
11 years, 4 months ago
John Agard
Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the poet John Agard.
His work is studied widely in British schools. He was the BBC's first poet in residence and …
11 years, 4 months ago
Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown
Kirsty Young's guest is former Royal Navy test pilot Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown - the programme's 3000th edition.
The Fleet Air Arm's most decorated …
11 years, 4 months ago