These guests' acerbic and very funny work provide insights into the absurdities of life.
Sue Lawley's castaway is impressionist Rory Bremner
Sue Lawley's castaway is comedian John Fortune
Sue Lawley's castaway is satirist John Bird
Roy Plomley's castaway is director Mel Brooks
Sue Lawley's castaway is satirist Armando Iannucci
Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian Ricky Gervais.
