Intimate interview which sees the voice behind Little Britain talk candidly to Laurie Taylor about his career, including his seven-year reign as television's most famous Time Lord.
Laurie Taylor probes the quick-witted writer, quiz show panelist and Grumpy Old Man who's infamous for snorting heroin onboard John Major's jet.
Laurie Taylor exposes the true personality of the historian and presenter formerly dubbed 'the rudest man in Britain', probing him on his childhood, career and seemingly brash nature.
The theatre director and actress behind Harry Enfield's teenager Perry and slob Waynetta joins Laurie Taylor to endearingly reveal how she triumphed in an image-obsessed industry.
Cultural polymath Jonathan Miller joins Laurie Taylor for an intimate conversation in which he discusses his long and distinguished career directing major international productions.
Laurie Taylor is joined by feisty former MP Ann Widdecombe for a lively discussion on a broad range of topics, from homosexuality and the expenses scandal to pasta.
In a candid conversation with Laurie Taylor, renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses the root of his atheism and the relationship between religion, morality and love.
Interviewed by Laurie Taylor, the satirical cartoonist discusses his clashes with Alistair Campbell, making small talk with Gordon Brown and why people in power deserve to be attacked.
Outspoken pop princess Lily Allen discusses growing up with a famous family, battling depression, and being a star in the modern age of celebrity in an interview with Laurie Taylor.
The award-winning actress discusses the war, her West End career, and being the first woman to direct at The National in an interview with Laurie Taylor.
The Vera Drake and Abigail’s Party director discusses his extraordinary improvisation technique, his time at RADA, the prevalent themes of his films and his latest production, Ecstasy.
Shirley Williams discusses her brave departure from the Labour Party to help found the SDP, and her mother Vera Brittain, also baring all about her personal ambitions and failings.
In an intimate interview, pianist, conductor and composer discusses his appearance on the 1971 Morecambe and Wise show, his busy schedule and his plans for the future.
Laurie Taylor probes the pro-Christian columnist on his burning of a Bible, his feuding with his atheist brother and his thoughts on the Iraq War, Christian morality and his critics.
Laurie Taylor questions the terminally-ill atheist and writer about the Iraq War, his rivalry with brother Peter, Christianity and the scores he still has to settle.
The Queen's Master of Music reveals how he ridiculed his headmaster with music, why his audience walked out on his conducting debut, and what inspired his best works.
The outspoken broadcaster and comedy writer discusses his ousting from Pets Win Prizes, his fabricated Paul Weller interview, and why it's better to the write jokes than perform them.
In an emotional interview, jazz singer Cleo Laine discusses the concert she gave soon after her husband Sir John Dankworth’s death and their wonderful marriage and career together.
The feisty Britartist and former wild child discusses her late dad, her art, the inspiration behind My Bed, sex, critics and her rape, abortions and miscarriages, with Laurie Taylor.
Laurie Taylor interviews Jackie Mason, who discusses how he moved from being a rabbi to becoming one of America's most popular stand-up comedians. He also discusses his sometimes controversial political opinions and his enthusiasm for video blogging.
Laurie Taylor is joined by Stephen Fry, who discusses the exhausting nature of fame, his bi-polar condition and why he does not read newspaper reviews.
Laurie Taylor sheds a fresh light on a remarkable man, revered around the world for educating several generations about our planet and our place in it.
Actor Keith Allen opens up to Laurie Taylor about everything from music and show business to drugs, crime and prison.
Nigel Kennedy, one of the world’s greatest violin virtuosos, sits opposite Laurie Taylor to reflect on his remarkable life and career.
Dame Ann Leslie has spent most of her career reporting from what she calls “mad, bad, macho areas of the world”, and reveals all to Laurie Taylor.
Self-proclaimed psychic Uri Geller, known for his trademark spoon bending, reveals his secrets to Laurie.
2010 Man Booker Prize-winner Howard Jacobson joins Laurie to discuss his distinguished literary career.
Broadcaster Dame Joan Bakewell looks back on her fascinating life with Laurie Taylor.
The armed robber-turned writer and journalist joins Laurie.
In a frank conversation with Laurie Taylor, PiL frontman and former Sex Pistol John Lydon a.k.a. Johnny Rotten reveals his parents’ views on the Pistols, berates celebrities who get involved in charity work, and reveals why he finds Catholicism “so absurd it becomes overwhelmingly funny”. The anti-establishment, anti-monarchy embodiment of the punk movement also gives his thoughts on modern politics, and unexpectedly admits to enjoying last year’s Royal event of the decade.
Laurie Taylor interviews film director Michael Winner, who discusses working with actors including Marlon Brando, Charles Bronson, Orson Welles and Burt Lancaster. He also talks about his newspaper restaurant column, as well as his involvement in a famous set of insurance advertisements.
Brian Blessed discusses acting, mountaineering and meditation with Laurie Taylor. He also reveals how, as a child, he insulted Picasso and took on boxer Bruce Woodcock.
Laurie Taylor discusses comic timing, Smith and Jones, Talkback Productions and the pressures on comedians today with one of the richest people in British broadcasting.
Writer, photographer and broadcaster Lady Lucinda Lambton gets a grilling by Laurie Taylor as they discuss her overwhelming family history, leaving school at the age of 13, and her crusade on behalf of England’s forgotten architectural heritage.
Laurie Taylor talks to Turner Prize-winning potter Grayson Perry, who reveals why he thinks conceptual art has become ordinary. He also discusses his working methods, including how he put together his British Museum exhibition The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman, and why he believes people are no longer shocked by his cross-dressing.
Laurie Taylor talks to Michael Frayn, who discusses the timeless popularity of his 1982 farce Noises Off, the differences between writing for the stage and prose fiction and how his work has helped him overcome his inner fears.
Laurie Taylor talks to politician Tony Benn, who offers an insider's perspective on the Labour party and offers his thoughts on former prime minister Tony Blair. He also reveals which politicians he retains an admiration for and reflects on his relationship with son Hilary, who followed in his father's footsteps to also become a Labour MP.
Laurie Taylor interviews acclaimed acting teacher Anna Scher, whose former pupils include Kathy Burke, Pauline Quirke, Patsy Palmer, Linda Robson and Gary Kemp.
The world’s most widely-performed living playwright. After falling in love with the theatre as a schoolboy, he tried unsuccessfully to earn a living as an actor, and only found his true vocation in 1959, when he turned in frustration to writing for the stage. Since then, he’s written more than 75 plays, including the hugely successful Relatively Speaking and Absurd Person Singular, and he still holds the record for the greatest number of plays ever performed simultaneously in the West End. His worldwide popular success is undeniable, but does he sometimes feel critically underestimated, because he writes comedies? And does he ever wish he was delivering the lines on stage, instead of writing them?
The first episode kicks off with singer-songwriter, actor and activist Harry Belafonte. He talks to Laurie Taylor about topping the charts with The Banana Boat Song, starring in films such as Otto Preminger's hit musical Carmen Jones and serving as a close confidant of Martin Luther King Jr
Laurie Taylor interviews American author EL Doctorow, whose highly acclaimed and controversial novels include Daniel, Ragtime and Welcome to Hard Times
Actor David Schwimmer about his life and career, which saw him achieve worldwide fame as Ross Geller in hit US sitcom Friends
Laurie Taylor talks to director, puppeteer and actor Frank Oz, who was the man behind Miss Piggy and Fozzie on The Muppet Show and provided the voice of Yoda in the Star Wars films
Laurie Taylor meets the man famed for his Oscar-winning screenplay for John Schlesinger's Darling and for co-writing Eyes Wide Shut with Stanley Kubrick.
The DJ and journalist who has witnessed great moments in music history, as well as huge atrocities against mankind, talks to Laurie Taylor about his life and career
The Southbank Centre's artistic director talks to Laurie Taylor about her 40 years in theatre, in which she has directed stars like Patrick Stewart and won an Olivier Award.
The illustrator, famed for his collaboration with gonzo godfather Hunter S Thompson on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, talks to Laurie Taylor about his colourful career
Laurie Taylor interviews the former BBC director-general and advisor to Tony Blair, whose resume also includes producing David Frost's interviews with Richard Nixon in 1977
Laurie Taylor interviews the Church of England priest who is best known as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in The Communards.
Laurie Taylor interviews British concert pianist, conductor and composer Joanna MacGregor, considered one of the most innovative musicians working today.
Laurie Taylor talks to Michael Mansfield, the barrister who has been involved in court cases concerning the deaths of Stephen Lawrence and Princess Diana.
Alison Steadman tells Laurie Taylor about her celebrated acting career, which has seen her star in Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party and comedy Gavin & Stacey.
Laurie Taylor talks to Man Booker Prize-winning author Andrea Levy, whose acclaimed works include Small Island and The Long Song
Laurie Taylor talks to English chef Fergus Henderson, who opened St John restaurant in London in 1994 and is famed for his 'nose-to-tail' style of cooking.
Laurie Taylor interviews the journalist, filmmaker and renowned author Tariq Ali, whose books include Bush in Babylon, an attack on the 2003 US invasion of Iraq.
Laurie Taylor meets advertising executive Trevor Beattie, famous for his Wonderbra campaign and French Connection's controversial 'FCUK' rebrand.
The first female President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights talks to Laurie Taylor about her career, causes, motivations and personal life.
The BAFTA Award-winning Harry Potter actress talks to Laurie Taylor about her love of Charles Dickens and why she believes she is rarely offered a lead role.
