On Tuesday 15 April, Radio 3 celebrates the 30th anniversary of Private Passions, the series in which guests from all walks of life share the music that matters most to them with presenter Michael Berkeley.
Michael, a renowned composer, has presented every edition of Private Passions since it was first broadcast on Sunday 15 April 1995.
Since then, Michael has interviewed more than 1100 guests and on Tuesday 15 April, listeners can hear short extracts from some of the most memorable episodes across Radio 3’s schedule on programmes including Breakfast, Essential Classics and In Tune. Listeners will hear extracts from interviews with guests including Douglas Adams, Kate Adie, Joan Armatrading, David Attenborough, Sir Isaiah Berlin, Jo Brand, Jarvis Cocker, Professor Brian Cox, Brian Cox (actor), Dame Judi Dench, Dame Edna Everage, Rupert Everett, Miranda Hart, Olivia Harrison, David Hockney, Joanna Lumley, Dudley Moore, Sue Perkins, Steve Rosenberg, Peter Ustinov and Dame Lola Young.
Michael Berkeley will also be a guest on In Tune on the day, reflecting on his three decades of interviews and insights.
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