Desert Island Discs

Chaka Khan reflects on her six-decade career, from her early days in the Black Panther movement to her solo stardom, while discussing her new musical "I Am Every Woman.

In this episode, host Lauren Laverne interviews Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, a pioneering neurologist and founder of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience.

Business mogul Emma Greig joins Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs, discussing her rise from East London to co-founding Skims and Good American.

Cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins joins Lauren Laverne to discuss his life and career, reflecting on his childhood in Torquay and the profound impact of his mother’s early death.

Singer-songwriter Shania Twain joins Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs, reflecting on her journey from a traumatic childhood in Canada to becoming the Queen of Country Pop.

Charity leader Paul Farmer joins Lauren Laverne to discuss his career campaigning for mental health at Mind and his current role at Age UK tackling ageism.

Glaciologist Professor Liz Morris joins Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs, sharing her pioneering career in polar science and breaking barriers for women in the field.

Lauren Laverne interviews DJ Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim, who selects eight tracks including works by Grandmaster Flash, The Beatles, and Donna Summer.

Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbø discusses his unconventional path from professional footballer and stockbroker to bestselling author of the Harry Hole series.