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Private Passions guests reveal how Bach transformed their lives.
Alfred Brendel
Michael Berkeley's guest is pianist Alfred Brendel.
Helen Czerski
Physicist Helen Czerski talks to Michael Berkeley about her favourite music.
Alistair Spalding
Michael Berkeley talks to Sadler's Wells chief, Alistair Spalding.
Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough
Michael Berkeley talks to the Viking historian Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough.
Bernard Cornwell
Michael Berkeley talks to the popular historical fiction writer Bernard Cornwell.
Bishi
Michael Berkeley's guest is the singer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Bishi.
Katherine Grainger
In a special edition, Michael Berkeley talks to Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger.
Richard Flanagan
Michael Berkeley's guest is Tasmanian writer Richard Flanagan.
Xavier Bray
Michael Berkeley's guest is the director of the Wallace Collection in London, Xavier Bray.
Richard Coles
Michael Berkeley's guest is the Reverend Richard Coles.
Phyllida Barlow
Michael Berkeley's guest is the artist Phyllida Barlow.
Anne Sebba
Michael Berkeley's guest is biographer Anne Sebba.
Lubaina Himid
Michael Berkeley's guest is Turner Prize-winner Lubaina Himid.
Elisabeth Luard
Michael Berkeley celebrates music, food, and family with Elisabeth Luard.
Peter Florence
Michael Berkeley's guest is founder of the Hay Festival, Peter Florence.
Richard Smith
Michael Berkeley's guest is Dr Richard Smith.
Miranda Krestovnikoff
Michael Berkeley talks to wildlife presenter and musician Miranda Krestovnikoff.
Kim Moore
Michael Berkeley's guest is poet and trumpet player Kim Moore.
Adjoa Andoh
Actor Adjoa Andoh talks to Michael Berkeley about her musical passions.
Paco Peña
Michael Berkeley's guest is flamenco master Paco Peña.
Audrey Niffenegger
Michael Berkeley's guest is writer and artist Audrey Niffenegger.
Henry Blofeld
Michael Berkeley's guest is cricket commentator Henry Blofeld.
Lauren Child
Michael Berkeley's guest is the Children's Laureate Lauren Child.
Allan Corduner
Actor Allan Corduner talks to Michael Berkeley about his favourite music.
Eugenia Cheng
Michael Berkeley’s guest is the mathematician and pianist Eugenia Cheng.
Steve Punt
Michael Berkeley talks to comedian Steve Punt.
Bella Hardy
Michael Berkeley’s guest is folk singer Bella Hardy.
Bel Mooney
Michael Berkeley's guest is writer and advice columnist Bel Mooney.
Ed Vulliamy
Michael Berkeley’s guest is journalist and war correspondent Ed Vulliamy.
John Bird
Big Issue founder John Bird talks to Michael Berkeley about the music he loves.