Podcast Episodes

Richard Flanagan

Richard Flanagan first came to worldwide attention in 2001 with one of the most original titles ever: "Gould's Book of Fish, a Novel in Twelve Fish".…

8 years, 4 months ago

Katherine Grainger

In a special edition to mark International Women's Day next week, Michael Berkeley talks to Britain's most decorated female Olympic athlete, the rowe…

8 years, 4 months ago

Bishi

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, electronic sitar player, performer and DJ, Bishi has performed with everyone from Yoko Ono, Pulp, Goldfrapp, the LSO, …

8 years, 4 months ago

Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is now one of the world's most popular writers of historical fiction. He's famous for his Sharpe series, about a British soldier dur…

8 years, 5 months ago

Frances Barber

Michael Berkeley talks to the actress Frances Barber about the music and friendships that have inspired her throughout her career. From Cleopatra at …

8 years, 5 months ago

Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough

Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough is steeped in Viking lore. She travels through the icy landscapes of the Far North in the footsteps of those Norse "far …

8 years, 5 months ago

Alistair Spalding

Alistair Spalding talks about dance with the zeal of the convert. Although he's headed Sadler's Wells since 2004, commissioning new work from leading…

8 years, 5 months ago

Helen Czerski

The physicist and broadcaster Helen Czerski talks to Michael Berkeley about her favourite music, inspired by her Polish heritage and her fascination …

8 years, 5 months ago

Alfred Brendel

Another chance to hear pianist Alfred Brendel in conversation with Michael Berkeley in 2017.

Alfred Brendel, one of the greatest musicians of the twe…

8 years, 6 months ago

Bach compilation

Many Private Passions guests over the years have revealed their passion for Bach. But for some, the great composer has really transformed their lives…

8 years, 6 months ago