Andrea Levy Season 5

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Frederic Raphael: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Andy Kershaw: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Jude Kelly: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Ralph Steadman: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Lord John Birt: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Rev. Richard Coles: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 Laurie Taylor interviews the Church of England priest who is best known as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in The Communards.

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Joanna Macgregor: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 Laurie Taylor interviews British concert pianist, conductor and composer Joanna MacGregor, considered one of the most innovative musicians working today.

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Michael Mansfield: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 Laurie Taylor talks to Michael Mansfield, the barrister who has been involved in court cases concerning the deaths of Stephen Lawrence and Princess Diana.

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Alison Steadman: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Andrea Levy: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 Laurie Taylor talks to Man Booker Prize-winning author Andrea Levy, whose acclaimed works include Small Island and The Long Song.

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Fergus Henderson: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Tariq Ali: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Trevor Beattie: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 Laurie Taylor meets advertising executive Trevor Beattie, famous for his Wonderbra campaign and French Connection's controversial 'FCUK' rebrand.

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Mary Robinson: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.

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Miriam Margolyes: In Confidence Jan 1, 1970 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.