Lauren Laverne

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In 2024, the athlete Dame Sarah Storey was cast away by Lauren Laverne. Sarah Storey is Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian. She was just 14 when she took two weeks off school to compete as a swimmer in the 1992 Barcelona Paralympics where she won her first two gold medals. She spoke to Lauren about the first time she watched the Olympics on TV. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

The singer Adele was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022. In 2008, she released her debut album, 19, and the following year she won the first of many Grammys. Her next three albums, 21, 25 and 30, consolidated her superstar status. She told Lauren about the day she signed her first record deal. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

Lauren Laverne is a BBC 6 Music DJ, TV presenter, author, singer, musician and mother... Plus, she's host of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs and patron of The Children's Book Project . Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Lauren reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped make her who she is today. Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show. Three books: Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhood Shared book - an important book, read with someone significant today Gift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generation Brought to you by The Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own. Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children. Guests this series: Lauren Laverne Stephen and Anita Mangan Clare Balding David and Ivor Baddiel Andi Oliver Suli Breaks Bonus panel ep hosted by Tracy Chevalier To discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here . Written, produced and edited by Rachel Shelley In collaboration with The Children's Book Project charity. This podcast is brought to you with the very kind support of Wonderbly , creators of personalised books for all ages. Blending imaginative storytelling with intricate personalisation, Wonderbly offers a range of books that inspire, delight, and bring loved ones closer together. Help us eliminate book poverty in children: Find your local book donation site Subscribe, follow and review The Power of a Book Follow The Children's Book Project on X and Instagram Explore bonus material here Every time you do, we get one step closer to dramatically transforming a child's life. That's the power of a book. Hosted on Acast. See a

The former footballer Jill Scott was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023. Jill was part of the Lionesses’ winning team at the Euros 2022. When Jill was starting out in her career, the women players had to settle for second-hand kit and miserly wages. She spoke to Lauren about the challenges she faced when she started her senior career at Sunderland aged 17. You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.

In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne. Adrian met his comedy partner, the late Rik Mayall, at university. They bonded over their shared interests in double acts, violent slapstick and the plays of Samuel Beckett. It was the start of a long performing partnership and friendship. Adrian spoke to Lauren about the creative process behind the anarchic TV comedy and long-running touring show Bottom. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020. Born to Jamaican parents in south-east London, Ian grew up with his mother and stepfather. His biological father had left the family before Ian was two years old. Things at home were difficult, and Ian spent as much time as possible outside playing football. Ian spoke to Lauren about his childhood love of football and how one inspirational teacher, Mr. Pigden, changed everything. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

Welcome to The Power of a Book podcast. The only podcast with the power to eradicate book poverty in children. It's a podcast with purpose . Join our host, BAFTA-nominated comedian and author Rachel Parris ( The Late Night Mash ), as she talks with some much-loved public figures about the children's books that have been powerful enough to shape their lives. A kind of desert-island-children's-book show - so who better to kick us off than the lovely Lauren Laverne? Over the series, Rachel Parris brings listeners into intimate conversations where guests explore their literary inheritance and celebrate the universal power of stories to connect and inspire us all. Brought to you by The Children's Book Project - the national charity that takes your preloved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own. Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children. Three books, Three stories Each guest selects three titles that uncover personal revelations: Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhood Shared book - an important book, read with someone significant today Gift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generation Guests include: Lauren Laverne, siblings Anita and Stephen Mangan, Andi Oliver, Ivor and David Baddiel, Clare Balding and Suli Breaks. Written, produced and edited by Rachel Shelley In collaboration with The Children's Book Project charity. Help us eliminate book poverty in children: Find your local book donation site Subscribe, follow and review The Power of a Book Follow The Children's Book Project on X and Instagram Explore bonus material here Every time you do, we get one step closer to dramatically transforming a child's life. That's the power of a book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Laverne talks to Ian Wright in an episode first broadcast in 2020. Ian Wright is a former professional footballer and now a football pundit on TV and radio. He began his career at Crystal Palace before moving to Arsenal where he became their highest goal scorer of all time, a record only surpassed eight years later by Thierry Henry. Born to a Jamaican couple in south-east London, Ian grew up with his mother and step-father. His biological father had left the family when Ian was under two years old. Things at home were difficult and Ian spent as much time as possible outside playing football. At his primary school a teacher, Mr Pigden, took him under his wing and Ian would later credit him with changing his life. He left his secondary school at the age of 14 to get a job. Although he took part in trials for many professional football clubs as a teenager, he was never selected. He continued to play for amateur sides. By the age of 21, he had three children to provide for, so when Crystal Palace came calling in 1985, he turned them down three times before accepting a two-week trial, followed by a three-month contract. His football career had finally begun. After impressing as a forward at Palace, he was bought by Arsenal for a record fee in 1991. He was called up to the England squad the same year and would go on to collect 33 caps. He spent his last couple of years in professional football at a number of clubs around the country and in total, he played 581 league games, scoring 387 goals for seven clubs in England and Scotland. Since his retirement from football in 2000, he has had a career as a pundit on both TV and radio. He has eight children and has been happily married to his second wife, Nancy, since 2011. DISC ONE: The Marriage of Figaro: Duettino - Sull'aria by Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, composed by Lorenzo Da Ponte and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart DISC TWO: Looking For You by Kirk Franklin DISC THREE: River Deep Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner DISC FOUR: Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers DISC FIVE: Mysteries of the World by MSFB DISC SIX: Endlessly by Randy Crawford DISC SEVEN: Crown by Stormzy DISC EIGHT: Just Fine by Mary J Blige BOOK CHOICE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon LUXURY ITEM: A seven iron golf club and golf balls CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Endlessly by Randy Crawford Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Cathy Drysdale

Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has, arguably, two of the best jobs in radio - 6 Music’s Breakfast Show and Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Her career in entertainment began though as the lead singer and a guitarist in the band Kenickie and her love of performing and sharing music see's her takes Desert Island Discs to the London Palladium for a series of special live shows. As someone who encourages people to share the music that shaped their lives we were fascinated to hear her Inheritance Tracks. Inherited: Now Westlin Winds by Dick Gaughan Passed on: Hit or Miss by Odetta Producer: Ben Mitchell

Rear Admiral Jude Terry, the first woman to hold flag rank in The Royal Navy, keeps us ship shape and shares how a rebellious teenager became the highest ranking female member of the Navy. Ready to send us to the sin bin Sara Cox, not that one, reveals how she "walked through stinging nettles" to become the world's first professional female rugby union referee and inspire a whole generation of officials. And the professionally ‘shattered’ comedian and writer Ashley Blaker, father of six children tells us why some of them are Coldplays and others, Zappas. Plus, we have the Inheritance Tracks of musician, broadcaster and voice of Desert Island Discs Lauren Laverne. Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell