Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
William Boyd is the author of eighteen novels, five short story collections and numerous screenplays. His first published novel, A... more
Sir Jony Ive is a designer who is best known for his pioneering work at Apple alongside his friend and... more
Wilhelmina – Mina – Smallman is an activist who campaigns for the safety of women and girls and police reform.... more
Stephen Mangan is an award winning actor who is also a presenter and writer. His prolific career includes... more
Nemone Lethbridge is a barrister who was called to the bar in 1956. One of very few female barristers... more
Nick Cave is a singer and writer who, with his band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has released emotionally... more
Harriet Wistrich is one of the country’s most prominent human rights lawyers. In 2016 she founded the Centre for... more
Laurie Anderson is an artist and performer who came to fame in the UK with her 1981 hit O Superman.... more
Mark-Anthony Turnage is a composer of contemporary classical music. Once called “Britain’s hippest composer”, he has been in a rock... more
Marianela Núñez is a Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Born in Argentina in 1982, Marianela knew she... more