On December 22 1986, an exclusive interview with Madonna conducted by Simon Bates was broadcast on BBC Radio 1 in the U.K.
Madonna discussed her upbringing, her formative years as an artist, her work ethic, her marriage with Sean Penn, the press, Shanghai Surprise and more.
Listen to the full broadcast interview here:
Today In Madonna History 
Great interview!
Such an insightful interview. She always speaks from the heart, with wisdom, intelligence, self-awareness, compassion and sincerity when the interviewer is good (and it’s often the British interviewers).
Very good interview!