The writer Marian Keyes was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.It’s thirty years since she published her first novel, Watermelon. Her books have sold in their millions, and many of her bestsellers have been adapted for the screen.She spoke to Kirsty about how she feels when she’s finished writing a book.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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David Beckham on his childhood love of football and fashion
The footballer David Beckham was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.Born and raised in East London, he spent hours as a child kicking a ball around at the local park with his father. At the age of seven, he played for his first team, Ridgeway Rovers, before coming to the attention of Manchester United.He spoke to Kirsty about how his love of football – and fashion – started at an early age.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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Maya Angelou on the trauma that made her mute
The great American writer Maya Angelou was cast away back in 1987.She told Michael Parkinson about the disturbing reason she became temporarily mute during her childhood, which in turn led to her love of poetry. Some listeners may find her description of events upsetting.You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.Details of organisations offering information and support with child sexual abuse are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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David Nott on working in war zones
The surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 shortly after returning from war-torn Syria.He spoke to Kirsty about his experiences of working in a warzone for the first time back in the early 90s.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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Judi Dench on her childhood days in amateur dramatics
The actor Dame Judi Dench has been cast away to the desert island three times, most recently in 2015.She spoke to Kirsty Young about her first performances in an amateur dramatic group which included her parents as members.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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