BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs - Take a Desert Island on holiday with you

Going on your hols? Don’t forget to take one of our Desert Island Discs collections with you… or at least download it. There’s one for every type of summer break.

Aaaaand relax. The soft whoosh of the waves, the cry of seagulls, and Ian Rankin talking about murder. Well, not just murder. Tom Hanks, Zadie Smith and Edna O’Brien are here to entertain you in your deck chair.

Tom Hanks
The multiple Oscar winner and much-loved Hollywood actor moved us all to tears (even himself).
Zadie Smith
The "White Teeth" novelist proclaimed that she has the "worst taste in music" (she doesn't).
Ian Rankin
The award-winning writer of crime fiction speaks about the many parallels between himself and detective Rebus.
Marian Keyes
The writer reflects on the drama of her own life and how she became a bestseller: "It was like a rope across the abyss".

Ah, breathe in that fresh air in. Put on your khaki shorts, stride about on the mountain top, or huddle in your tent at night trying to pretend you’re not scared of whatever’s eating through your guy ropes. Here’s what some real adventurers picked for their Desert Island sojourn.

Ann Daniels
Before she was 30, the polar explorer hadn't so much as walked with a rucksack or navigated with a compass. There's hope for us all.
Ray Mears
A renowned expert in wild cooking and survival techniques, he's one of very few castaways who would genuinely relish the challenges of a desert island.
Dame Ellen MacArthur
At 28 she became the fastest person to sail solo around the world, and has since been called the "first true heroine of the 21st century".
Bear Grylls
Forced to leave the SAS after a parachute jump went wrong, the adventurer went on to become the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Whether you’re a culture vulture like Grayson Perry or a foodie foreign traveller like Rick Stein, pounding hot pavements and exploring the art and architecture is a lot more interesting with inspiration from Tracey Emin and Dame Zaha Hadid.

Grayson Perry
Turner Prize-winning artist described as "'the hottest potter in the world".
Dame Zaha Hadid
The first woman to be awarded architecture's highest honour, the Pritzker Prize.
Rick Stein
One our top sea food chefs speaks to Sue Lawley about his life and work.
Tracey Emin
One of the most successful and controversial artists to emerge during the 1990s.

If you’ve decided to opt out of airport/motorway hell and enjoy some peaceful holiday time at home, we’re here to help you make the best of it. Get inspired to bake, garden and forage.

Mary Berry
The GBBO judge has sold more than six million copies of her books, not bad for a girl who failed her school certificate in English.
Tim Smit
The co-founder of the Eden Project in Cornwall on the inspiration behind building the largest greenhouse in the world.
Dr Jane Goodall
The celebrated naturalist smashed the assumption that only humans used tools by watching chimps use sticks to catch termites.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
The food writer and cook famous for making paté out of placenta. On second thoughts, maybe don't try this at home.

All the fun of a festival without the extortionate prices and startling lavatories. Atmospheric, joyful collections from some A-list musos.

Noel Gallagher
The Oasis star describes his childhood summers in Ireland and fractious family relationships.
Debbie Harry
The ultra cool Blondie vocalist speaks to Kirsty Young: "I'm glad that I've had all the radical experiences in my life - it suits me."
Bruce Springsteen
"Just naming it can help", says The Boss on coping with depression, plus "the music that electrified me and galvanised me into changing my life".
Lily Allen
"The only thing I can do really is write lyrics and the only way I know how to do that is by being honest."