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Back to SearchDoreen Lawrence
Kirsty Young's castaway is the campaigner Doreen Lawrence.
The life she thought was hers ended when her son Stephen was murdered by a group of young …
13 years, 9 months ago
Margaret Rhodes
Kirsty Young's castaway is Margaret Rhodes.
As the first cousin to the Queen, she has a unique insight into the life of the royal family. She used to…
13 years, 9 months ago
Denise Robertson
Kirsty Young's castaway is the agony aunt and writer Denise Robertson.
She is, she says, one of life's survivors -- yet she seems to have had more th…
13 years, 10 months ago
Peter Ackroyd
Kirsty Young's castaway is the novelist, historian and biographer, Peter Ackroyd.
As a child he used to walk the streets of London with his grandmoth…
13 years, 10 months ago
Baroness Hollins
Kirsty Young's castaway is Baroness Sheila Hollins.
An Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, she has specialised in the health and welfare of people with …
13 years, 10 months ago
Tim Minchin
Kirsty Young's castaway is the composer and performer Tim Minchin.
As a comic and musician he has sold out London's O2 Arena and won legions of fans.…
13 years, 10 months ago
Jamie Cullum
Kirsty Young's castaway is the jazz pianist and singer Jamie Cullum.
His interview was recorded in front of an audience at St George's in Bristol and…
14 years ago
Anna Ford
Kirsty Young's castaway is the broadcaster Anna Ford.
One of the first high profile women in news, she worked for Granada, ITV and the BBC before reti…
14 years ago
Jackie Mason
Kirsty Young's castaway is the American comedian Jackie Mason.
His one-man shows have been pulling in audiences for more than fifty years. Like his fa…
14 years ago
Patsy Rodenburg
Kirsty Young's castaway is the renowned voice coach Patsy Rodenburg.
Her work at the National Theatre and the RSC has spanned decades and her student…
14 years ago