In Confidence

20104 seriesEntertainment / Music/Arts
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Conducting probing interviews as only he can, Laurie Taylor chats with colourful, controversial and outspoken celebrities, grilling them on their moments of joy and tragedy, mistakes and successes, and the flaws and strengths that have defined their lives. "This is television for people who don't like their meat being cut up for them", says the sociologist. Among the guests Taylor has interrogated are Damien Hirst, Lily Allen, Richard Dawkins, David Starkey and Ann Widdecombe.

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Episode 1David Attenborough

Acclaimed broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough meets Laurie Taylor to discuss his distinguished career, expressing his views on life, conservation and religion. (1 of 10)

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Episode 2Keith Allen

Laurie Taylor meets actor, comedian and musician Keith Allen, who reflects on his wild youth and looks ahead to the next phase of his acting career and life in his new band. (2 of 10)

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Episode 3Nigel Kennedy

Violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy tells Laurie Taylor about breaking the conventions of classical music, his childhood struggles, unique practice methods and love of football. (3 of 10)

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Episode 4Ann Leslie

Foreign correspondent Ann Leslie talks honestly about the dangers of reporting from the world's trouble zones, winding up her male counterparts and upsetting Marlon Brando. (4 of 10)

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Episode 5Uri Geller

Laurie Taylor probes spoon-bender Uri Geller on hypnotising Michael Jackson, hearing extra-terrestrials, coping with controversy and the birth of his trademark act. (5 of 10)

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Episode 6Howard Jacobson

Man Booker Prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson tells Laurie Taylor about the link between comedy and Jewishness, jealousy among authors and his love of English literature. (6 of 10)

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Episode 7Joan Bakewell

Broadcaster Dame Joan Bakewell tells Laurie Taylor about her fascinating life and career, discussing feminism, marriage and her seven-year affair with Harold Pinter. (7 of 10)

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Episode 8John McVicar

Armed robber-turned writer John McVicar tells Laurie Taylor why he hates being called a reformed criminal and discusses his antagonistic relationship with his convicted son. (8 of 10)

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Episode 9John Lydon

PiL frontman and former Sex Pistol John Lydon talks candidly with Laurie Taylor about losing his memory, his heady punk days and enjoying the Royal Wedding. (S3, ep 9)

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Episode 10Michael Winner

Film-maker turned foodie Michael Winner speaks to Laurie Taylor about his career as a fiery restaurant reviewer and reflects on working with stars such as Marlon Brando. (S3, ep 10)

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