Norman Cook, DJ and musician

Norman Cook is a musician and DJ also widely known as Fatboy Slim.

As a DJ, he has played everywhere from Bondi Beach and the Great Wall of China to the House of Commons and a fish and chip shop. His many accolades include a world record for the most number one singles by one musician in different acts. He has had a number of musical aliases including Pizzaman, Cheeky Boy and Beats International. He was also a member of the Housemartins.

He was christened Quentin by his parents and changed his name to Norman when he embarked on his musical career. His passion for music and collecting records led him down the path of becoming a DJ and his outdoor gigs, particularly in Brighton, saw him play to crowds of over a quarter of a million people.

He has been married twice, his second wife was the DJ and radio presenter, Zoe Ball. Norman lives in Brighton

DISC ONE: The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
DISC TWO: Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight - The Beatles
DISC THREE: Rainbow Connection - The Muppets
DISC FOUR: (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais - The Clash
DISC FIVE: I Feel Love - Donna Summer
DISC SIX: Satisfied ‘N’ Tickled Too - Taj Mahal
DISC SEVEN: I Must Be In a Good Place Now - Bobby Charles
DISC EIGHT: Born Slippy (Nuxx) - Underworld

BOOK CHOICE: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell
LUXURY ITEM: A label maker
CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: I Feel Love - Donna Summer

Presenter Lauren Laverne
Producer Sarah Taylor

Desert Island Discs has cast other musicians away over the years including Norman’s former neighbour Sir Paul McCartney and David Bryne. His former wife, Zoe Ball is in the Desert Island archive along with his former classmate, Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. You can hear their programmes if you search through BBC Sounds or our own Desert Island Discs website.