The biggest Banksy theories, after elusive artist confirms name in unearthed 2003 interview

After over 30 years spent successfully eluding identification, graffiti artist Banksy may have finally been unmasked: in a newly unearthed 2003 interview, the artist confirms his first name.

In the previously lost recording, which is now airing as part of Radio 4's The Banksy Story, journalist Nigel Wrench asks the artist if his real name is Robert Banks. "It's Robbie," replies Banksy.

Given that this ties in with a number of theories about the mysterious street artist's identity, including that he is a founding member of , fans feel like this might finally be the proof they need to unveil their hero.Although people have met Banksy – Louis Theroux famously bumped into the artist at a Queens Park Rangers football match in 2001, and two years later he was described by Guardian writer