LAUREN LAVERNE – BBC – DESERT ISLAND DISCS – £395K
At 16, Lauren Laverne gained fame co-founding the band Kenickie, enjoying chart success with a top-10 album and four top-40 singles. She ventured into a solo career in 2000 with her EP “Make These Flowers Away” and later embraced television, co-hosting “The Alphabet Show” with Chris Addison.
Her hosting prowess shone through various shows like “Loves Like A Dog,” “Planet Pop,” “Party in the Park,” and “Pop.” The turning point came when BBC Two enlisted her to cover Glastonbury Festival. Today, Lauren commands the highly regarded role of host on “Desert Island Discs,” earning an impressive £395K salary, showcasing her status as a valued BBC presenter.
