Private Passions

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Courtney Pine, saxophonist

October 12, 2026

As part of the BBC's collaboration with The Music is Black, the V&A East Museum exhibition celebrating Black British music and musicians, Michael Berkeley talks to the saxophonist and composer Courtney Pine, whose work is recognised at the exhibition.Courtney Pine released his first album 40 years ago, and it became the first British jazz album to enter the UK Top 40, competing at the time with the likes of Madonna, Paul Simon and the Pet Shop Boys. In the decades since, he has become one...

Francis Fukuyama, political scientist

October 04, 2026

The American political scientist Francis Fukuyama loves big ideas, and his 1992 book The End of History and the Last Man was an international best-seller.It argued that – after the collapse of the Soviet Union - Western liberal democracy was the best system of governance. It wasn’t perfect and hadn’t achieved everything, but it was the most humanly satisfying model.He also stated that “the end of history will be a very sad time” – predicting that safe, prosperous "last men" would grow bored a...

Louisa Young, writer

September 27, 2026

Family is at the heart of the work of the writer Louisa Young. Her first book was about her grandmother, Kathleen, a sculptor who was also the widow of the Antarctic explorer Captain Scott.She’s written five books for younger readers with her daughter Isabel, under the pen-name Zizou Corder, including the best-selling Lionboy trilogy.She’s also written an acclaimed memoir, You Left Early: A True Story of Love and Alcohol, about her relationship with the composer Robert Lockhart.And her most r...

SongWriter · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Private Passions?

Private Passions is hosted by Michael Berkeley. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Private Passions?

The publicly listed email for Private Passions: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Private Passions have?

Podseeker estimates Private Passions reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Private Passions?

Private Passions typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established public figures with distinguished careers in the arts, journalism, literature, broadcasting, public service or other notable fields, plus a compelling personal relationship with music. Common among recent guests: Major acting, dance or creative roles; Senior positions at prominent cultural or media institutions; Award-winning journalism or books. Recent guests include Sylvester McCoy, Lyse Doucet, and Carlos Acosta.

How hard is it to get booked on Private Passions?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Private Passions cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Classical Music, Musical Influences, Performing Arts, and Music History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.