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Gareth Southgate on putting on the England shirt for the first time—Postcards
The former England manager Gareth Southgate was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.
Michael Sheen on his father's time as a Jack Nicholson impersonator—Postcards
The actor Michael Sheen was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025.
Rick Rubin on finding the magic in music—Postcards
Record producer Rick Rubin was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.
Caitlin Moran on the smells that defined her childhood—Postcards
The writer and journalist Caitlin Moran was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.
Romesh Ranganathan on finding his comedy sweet spot—Postcards
The comedian Romesh Ranganathan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025.
Tanni Grey-Thompson on winning four Olympic golds in Sydney—Postcards
The wheelchair athlete Tanni Grey-Thompson was cast away by Sue Lawley in 2001.
Greta Gerwig on her childhood enthusiasm for putting on plays—Postcards
The film director Greta Gerwig was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2023.
James Graham on his "stripping vicar" ice-dancing routine—Postcards
The playwright James Graham was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024.
Jessica Ennis-Hill on the moment she won Olympic gold—Postcards
The Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.
Warwick Davis on his first role as an Ewok in Star Wars—Postcards
The actor Warwick Davis was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016.
