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Kirsty Young discusses chronic pain condition

Kirsty Young has recalled how having to step away from broadcasting for a few years due to her chronic pain condition caused her to question her own identity, saying "you lose your sense of self".
Desert Island Discs • 25 Dec 22

Laverne on Desert Island as Young takes a break

Lauren Laverne is presenting her first Desert Island Discs today, as Kirsty Young takes a break from hosting the BBC Radio 4 programme to aid her recovery from fibromyalgia.
Entertainment • 02 Oct 18

George Michael spoke of future hopes in final interview

George Michael's final interview, which will air for the first time on BBC Radio 2 next month, found the iconic singer looking to the future and hoping to create "something spectacular" with his music.
George Michael • 19 Oct 17

Ed Sheeran leaves Ireland for Desert Island

Following his triumphant shows in Dublin last week, Ed Sheeran is getting away from it all on another island - as the first guest on the new series of iconic BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs.
Ed Sheeran • 18 Apr 17

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