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Lemn Sissay

The poet Lemn Sissay on identity, telling his story and growing up in the care system.

• 57 mins

Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick on her many hits, the stars who mentored her and taking time to reflect.

• 52 mins

Eleanor Oldroyd

Eleanor Oldroyd on her love of cricket, breaking down barriers and the Olympics.

• 54 mins

Joan Armatrading

Joan Armatrading on songwriting, confidence and wanting people to connect to her songs.

• 54 mins

Andy Bell

Erasure’s Andy Bell on song writing, his friendship with Vince Clarke and finding love.

• 52 mins

Philip Bailey

Earth, Wind & Fire singer on joining the band, Maurice White and its enduring popularity.

• 54 mins

Les Dennis

The comedian talks starting out, Moving On and who he'd have now on This Is Your Life.

• 55 mins

Wayne Coyne

The Flaming Lips’ frontman on influences, live shows and being 'snubbed' by Prince.

• 53 mins

Chris Evert

Tennis legend Chris Evert on her early fame, toughest matches, and biggest rival.

• 54 mins

Irvine Welsh

The writer on drug abuse, Trainspotting and standing up his idol David Bowie.

• 54 mins

Gary Numan (pt1)

The musician on influences, the downside of fame and meeting Freddie Mercury in Japan.

• 56 mins

Gary Numan (pt2)

The musician on flying planes, family and his new album Intruder.

• 55 mins

Johnny Vegas

The comedian on becoming Johnny Vegas, sobriety and his mini fairground.

• 52 mins

Tim Booth

James singer on school trips to see punk bands, cults and not getting complacent.

• 55 mins

Bronagh Gallagher

The musician and actor on her family, working with Quentin Tarantino and The Commitments.

• 52 mins

Susie Dent

Countdown’s lexicographer on avoiding the spotlight and changing vocabulary.

• 50 mins

Rebecca Adlington

The swimmer on water births, online trolls and her four Olympic medals.

• 43 mins

Sally Phillips

The comedian on Alan Partridge, family and how close she was to being Bridget Jones.

• 48 mins

Ugo Monye

The former Rugby Union player on love of the game, winning the premiership and Bloodgate.

• 55 mins

Bill Conti

The composer on the music for Rocky, meeting his wife & Julia Roberts’ nickname for him.

• 52 mins

Gabby Logan

The broadcaster on her passions, why she supports Newcastle over Leeds and the menopause.

• 52 mins

Bonnie Tyler

The 80s icon on Tina Turner, Total Eclipse and becoming a hit on TikTok.

• 55 mins

Steve Cram

The Olympic medallist on his world mile record, rivalry & being the face of a cereal.

• 52 mins

Sparks

The Sparks brothers on not being complacent; their life on screen; and Adam Driver.

• 54 mins

Macy Gray

The artist on I Try, meeting Prince in the dark and buying $900 of toilet paper.

• 41 mins

John Amaechi

Former NBA player and psychologist on his mum, white privilege and 'meaningful success'.

• 50 mins

Tony Hadley

Former Spandau Ballet singer on the band, Live Aid and watching open heart surgery.

• 56 mins

Sananda Maitreya

The singer on his young sons, the influence of Sade and ‘big brother’ Prince.

• 55 mins

John Bird

The founder of the Big Issue on his life, upbringing, and origins of the magazine.

• 55 mins

John Cooper Clarke

The poet on Arctic Monkeys, why poems need punters and how Chet Baker was his dealer.

• 54 mins