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Lauren Laverne

@laurenlaverne.bsky.social

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Broadcaster. Slow eater, fast reader.

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Andrew Neal @andrewneal66.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Two especially excellent DIDs in recent weeks. In this one, Norman Cook uses creative thinking to create a socialist utopia on his island. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... The one with Anna Maxwell Martin was a giddy delight. It felt like @laurenlaverne.bsky.social was particularly enjoying both.

Desert Island Discs - Norman Cook, DJ and musician - BBC Sounds

Norman Cook, DJ and musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

@laurenlaverne.bsky.social talks to Gary O’ Donoghue. Born in London+brought up in Essex, when he was eight he lost his sight+attended specialist schools for blind and partially sighted children. He read philosophy and modern languages at the University of Oxford before embarking on his BBC career.

Desert Island Discs - Gary O'Donoghue, journalist - BBC Sounds

Gary O'Donoghue, journalist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Lovely edition of #DesertIslandDiscs on Radio 4 right now, with TV cook Si King telling @laurenlaverne.bsky.social lovely stories of his youth and speaking movingly about his best mate and Hairy Biker partner Dave Myers

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

#Radio Si King, cook Desert Island Discs Sunday 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Si King, cook and TV presenter, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Si King, cook

Si King, cook and TV presenter, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

#Radio #Comedy Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer Desert Island Discs Sun 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer

Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Professor Stephen Westaby, surgeon and writer Desert Island Discs Sun 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Professor Stephen Westaby, heart surgeon and writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social . www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Professor Stephen Westaby, surgeon and writer

Professor Stephen Westaby, surgeon, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Ian Martin @ianmartin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

NEXT SUNDAY! All Remembered Mothers' names to me please by 10p.m Saturday 14th. Reposts appreciated.

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Steve Doherty @stevedoherty.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I listen to the radio a lot (not as much as I used to, but that’s another story) and, occasionally, it will still stop me in my tracks. Today, it was Jesse Buckley’s Desert Island Discs with @laurenlaverne.bsky.social on R4. What a remarkable conversation and such wonderful music. Thank you both.

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Jessie Buckley, actor #DesertIslandDiscs Sunday 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Jessie Buckley, actor and singer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Jessie Buckley, actor

Jessie Buckley, actor and singer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Really fine journalist IMO. @financialtimes.com editor @roulak.bsky.social is @laurenlaverne.bsky.social’s guest on #BBC’s #DesertIslandDiscs You can listen at #BBCSounds:

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Roula Khalaf, journalist

Roula Khalaf, journalist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

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Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Adeel Akhtar's #DesertIslandDiscs doesn't disappoint. Frank, funny and wise, with banging music choices (including Velvet Underground, Kae Tempest, Flaming Lips, Idles, Arab Strap, Aretha Franklin and Harry Belafonte) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Desert Island Discs - Adeel Akhtar, actor - BBC Sounds

Adeel Akhtar, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Paul TM 🇪🇺 Wafels (Stroop) @trogdouser.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

In these dark days of ongoing bullshit, may I recommend Jesse Armstrong's Desert Island Discs #did #desertislanddiscs Some spectacular musical choices. And a lovely insight into the life of a brilliantly talented writer. Bonus features: @laurenlaverne.bsky.social absolutely losing it 😂 #mouse

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

#Radio #Acting Adeel Akhtar, actor Desert Island Discs Sunday 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Adeel Akhtar, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Adeel Akhtar, actor

Adeel Akhtar, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Considering the best way to transport Marmite to work. Transferring to a small jar is so messy. Would a calpol syringe be MADNESS or am I a genius?

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Martin Wright @martinwright.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Wow, thought I had broad musical tastes, just caught Jesse Armstrong’s Desert Island Discs with the wonderful @laurenlaverne.bsky.social From The Beatles to Vivaldi, via Pixies, De La Soul and LCD Soundsystem. Interesting guy who wrote Succession, well worth a listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Desert Island Discs - Jesse Armstrong, writer - BBC Sounds

Jesse Armstrong, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Look at these cuties @jackrooke.bsky.social interviewed by @laurenlaverne.bsky.social at BBC Radio 6 also, peep the matching jumpers 💚🖤 treat your ears: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Our Christmas castaway, Kate the Great is there for you on BBC Sounds now! Merry Christmas!

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

This week’s brilliant Desert Island Discs castaway: author Lee Child, the man behind Jack Reacher. In the spirit of Reacher’s economy with language I’ll just say: dude. On air tomorrow at 10 am on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds thereafter.

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

This week’s #DesertIslandDiscs castaway is the extraordinary Margaret Atwood. Catch up on @bbcsounds.bsky.social now!

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Will always remember this moment! Magical.

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Just want to talk about Darjeeling Express all day…lovely lunch for @nadiashireen.bsky.social’s birthday

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

ALREET, Bluesky! I’ve been away for a while. What have I missed?

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

#Radio Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist Desert Island Discs Sunday 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Sir Tim Berners-Lee @timbl.bsky.social shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist, shares his music with Lauren Laverne.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Did you catch John C. Reilly on @laurenlaverne.bsky.social this morn?👀 Chatting about his Walthamstow show* Luckily for you we've got the link😉 *which starts TODAY btw www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Yep. Thought I’d try something different this year?

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Fascinating. Born in Merseyside in 1978, Lucy cites the impact of watching the Hillsborough football disaster on TV as a child as one of the driving reasons of her decision to pursue a career in disaster management. She talks to @laurenlaverne.bsky.social

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner

Lucy Easthope, emergency planner, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

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Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Two of my favourites collide! My pal @jimfam.bsky.social is about to chat to @laurenlaverne.bsky.social on her 6Music show about his ace new food memoir #Picky. I highly recommend both the book and the radio show. Message ends!

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Romesh Ranganathan, comedian and broadcaster Desert Island Discs Sunday 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Romesh Ranganathan, comedian and broadcaster, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social‬. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Romesh Ranganathan, comedian and broadcaster

Romesh Ranganathan, comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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MiMi Aye @meemalee.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Every so often, I wish my folks and their pals weren’t all doctors.

A Facebook post from my dad saying “Bound for Lyon” with photos of my mum at the airport (I’ve covered her face with a heart emoji). One of their friends has left the following comment: “Lyon, a nice place, had been there once at Lyon hospital, saw a reattatchment of a thumb (trauma)”.

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THE MOONLANDINGZ @themoonlandingz.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

The beautiful Video for our new single Roustabout ft Nadine Shah is out tomorrow, the track also gets its first play on the lovely @laurenlaverne.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social radio show tomorrow morning too - tune in from 10am. x

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David McElroy @davidjmcelroy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Just made my radio debut on @laurenlaverne.bsky.social ‘s show on BBC6 Music talking about Depeche Mode. I chose some songs for Desert Island Disco. What an honour. Loved it. The whole day celebrates Violator so tune in #depechemode

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Richard Hawley @richardhawley.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Big thanks to @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and BBC Radio 6 Music for a great session yesterday! You can listen back to the interview and session: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0028bz5 📸 Sarah Jeynes 💐 The 20th Anniversary edition of Coles Corner is now available for pre-order! lnk.to/RichardHawleyCC20

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Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Fascinating, warm edition of #DesertIslandDiscs just now with @laurenlaverne.bsky.social talking to pioneering Apple designer Sir Jony Ive. Eclectic music choices too. Well worth catching up if you missed it www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Sir Jony Ive, designer

Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Questlove has done it again. “Sly Lives” on Disney+ is a moving, joyful, insightful celebration of the genius of Sly Stone. www.disneyplus.com/en-hr/movies...

Watch SLY LIVES! | Disney+

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone.

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

#DesertIslandDiscs Sir Jony Ive, designer Sunday 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Sir Jony Ive, designer

Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

You can always tell when A-ha have been in to return their books.

Two photographs of the book return trolley. On the first one are three book in order so their titles read Take On Meat and on the second one the books are rearranged so their titles read Take Meat On

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Jeremy Benson @jembenson.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I’ve been a fan of @turnagetime.bsky.social’s music for almost as long as I’ve been listening to music, so I found this interview with @laurenlaverne.bsky.social both fascinating and moving.

Desert Island Discs - Mark-Anthony Turnage, composer - BBC Sounds

Mark-Anthony Turnage, composer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Extraordinary story. Nemone Lethbridge, 92, barrister+writer, called to the bar in 1956. One of v few female barristers then, she met #misogyny+was one of the trailblazers for women in the #legal profession. Still doing pro bono work. Married to convicted criminal. Talks @laurenlaverne.bsky.social

Desert Island Discs - Nemone Lethbridge, lawyer and writer - BBC Sounds

Nemone Lethbridge, barrister, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Nemone Lethbridge, lawyer and writer Desert Island Discs Sun 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Nemone Lethbridge, barrister, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Nemone Lethbridge, lawyer and writer

Nemone Lethbridge, barrister, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Optimism may not always be possible, but hope is always wise.

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stuaa.bsky.social @stuaa.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

oh my god #TheTraitors

A piece of paper being taken out of an envelope. The paper says "Not Welsh"

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

This weekend’s #DesertIslandDiscs castaway is the wonderful Nick Cave. Eight tracks, a book, a luxury and an incredible life story. Join us on Sunday morning on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

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Stuart Houghton @stuarthoughton.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Sampling the Traitors' whistle tone on my phone to play any time someone I don't like at work walks in the room

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Fabulous from Simon Schama as always. A whole, insightful section on the heroic pop artist Pauline Boty who so rarely makes it into TV docs. Wonderful viewing www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Simon Schama’s Story of Us

Art and culture define us - but in an age of change, who are we now? In divided times, Simon Schama asks whether art, music and words can be the threads that bind us together.

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

#Music Nick Cave, singer and writer Desert Island Discs Sunday 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Nick Cave, singer and writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Nick Cave, singer and writer

Nick Cave, singer and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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Nonesuch Records @nonesuch.com · 13/01/2025

Listen to 'Desert Island Discs' to hear Laurie Anderson's conversation with @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and why she chose songs by Chubby Checker, Mercedes Sosa, Triakel, @philipglass.bsky.social, Ken Nordine, Lou Reed, @themagfields.bsky.social, and Soul Coughing. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Desert Island Discs - Laurie Anderson, artist - BBC Sounds

Laurie Anderson, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

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Gary Foskett @garyfoskett.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... On Radio 4 at 10.00 and later on BBC Sounds Laurie Anderson on #DesertIslandDiscs A wonderful artist, innovator and human being. In conversation with @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and sharing her favourite records.

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Laurie Anderson, artist

Laurie Anderson, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Lauren Laverne @laurenlaverne.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Skirt was a tenner in the M&S sale. You’re welcome. X

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Desert Island Discs this morning was such a beautiful listen - gorgeous music and very moving - with @laurenlaverne.bsky.social interviewing so kindly. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Desert Island Discs - Mark-Anthony Turnage, composer - BBC Sounds

Mark-Anthony Turnage, composer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Marianela Núñez, ballerina Desert Island Discs Sun 10:00 BBC Radio 4 Marianela Núñez, ballerina, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With @laurenlaverne.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Marianela Núñez, ballerina

Marianela Núñez, ballerina, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.