The Best of Desert Island Discs

The most moving and entertaining moments from the BBC’s flagship podcast where big names reveal all about their lives.

The most moving and entertaining moments from the BBC’s flagship podcast where big name... more

Curated byAdrian Sherling, Hark Editor

9 CLIPS22 MINS

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Yoko Ono’s Honest Response to Finding Out She Was Pregnant

Yoko Ono gave an extremely candid answer when asked if she was happy when she found out she was having John Lennon’s baby.

Yoko Ono’s Honest Response to Finding Out She Was Pregnant

Desert Island Discs: Archive 2005-2010

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Walking Dead Star Samantha Morton’s Love for Her Mom

Walking Dead star Samantha Morton told of the love she has for her Mom who put her into care as a child.

Walking Dead Star Samantha Morton’s Love for Her Mom

Desert Island Discs

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Tom Hanks on the Loneliness He Suffered Growing Up

Tom Hanks got very emotional while discussing his loneliness as a child.

Tom Hanks on the Loneliness He Suffered Growing Up

Desert Island Discs

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Simon Cowell Admits He Was a “Horrible Child”

America’s Got Talent creator Simon Cowell cops to being an obnoxious child.

Simon Cowell Admits He Was a “Horrible Child”

Desert Island Discs: Archive 2005-2010

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How Daniel Radcliffe Got His First Role Thanks to a Lazy Eye

Daniel Radcliffe is known for being Harry Potter and can choose the roles he wants. But he had a very unusual reason for getting his first part.

How Daniel Radcliffe Got His First Role Thanks to a Lazy Eye

Desert Island Discs

1 MIN

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals the Song that Always Makes Him Cry

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals that, as a child, a Stevie Wonder song made him cry every time he heard it.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals the Song that Always Makes Him Cry

Desert Island Discs

1 MIN

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War Zone Surgeon David Nott on Why He Saved ISIS Fighter

David Nott saves lives in makeshift hospitals in war zones. He explains how he reacted when an injured Islamic State fighter arrived at his tent.

War Zone Surgeon David Nott on Why He Saved ISIS Fighter

Desert Island Discs

2 MINS

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Steve McQueen’s No-Nonsense Approach to Confronting Racism

A lot of people wondered if Steve McQueen, the director of 12 Years A Slave, would be good on Desert Island Discs. And Steve knew exactly why...

Steve McQueen’s No-Nonsense Approach to Confronting Racism

Desert Island Discs

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Judi Dench Proves it’s Not Easy to Pick Your Desert Island Disc

Not everyone enjoyed picking their favorite songs for Desert Island Discs. Dame Judi Dench found it “a nightmare”!

Judi Dench Proves it’s Not Easy to Pick Your Desert Island Disc

Desert Island Discs

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Curated byAdrian Sherling

9 CLIPS22 MINS

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The Best of Desert Island Discs

Yoko Ono’s Honest Response to Finding Out She Was Pregnant

Desert Island Discs: Archive 2005-2010

Walking Dead Star Samantha Morton’s Love for Her Mom

Desert Island Discs

Tom Hanks on the Loneliness He Suffered Growing Up

Desert Island Discs

Simon Cowell Admits He Was a “Horrible Child”

Desert Island Discs: Archive 2005-2010

How Daniel Radcliffe Got His First Role Thanks to a Lazy Eye

Desert Island Discs

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals the Song that Always Makes Him Cry

Desert Island Discs

War Zone Surgeon David Nott on Why He Saved ISIS Fighter

Desert Island Discs

Steve McQueen’s No-Nonsense Approach to Confronting Racism

Desert Island Discs

Judi Dench Proves it’s Not Easy to Pick Your Desert Island Disc

Desert Island Discs

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