See all episodes from desert island discs 12 things we learned from daniel radcliffes musical choices the actor makes his desert island selections and talks to lauren about them. Any change in the presenters chair is a major moment in the life of. He made his first bombing mission over the kiel canal the day after war was declared. Desert island discs is nearly 80 years old, but remains one of the most listened to radio programmes, sitting in the top spot in the podcast download charts its number one. Classic bbc radio theme desert island discs youtube. Damian lewis was kirsty youngs castaway on bbc radio 4 desert island discs did back in november heres the drill if you are not familiar with the program. With comprehensive teaching notes, a wide range of engaging resources, activities and ks2 sat style test papers, this pack contains all you need to teach the most challenging grammar topics. Top 10 book choices on desert island discs from divine. Appearing on desert island discs in 1978, williams revealed that his favourite song of all time was harry belafontes version of danny boy. James rebankss desert island discs hits the nail on the. Jul 05, 2019 kirsty young is quitting desert island discs after 12 glorious years at the helm of the beloved radio 4 programme, deciding instead to pursue new challenges. Fortunately, there was a huge resource in the public domain to help us. Bbc radio 4 desert island discs desert island discs. But the most fascinating aspect of the show isnt so much the interviews although some have been admittedly extremely enlightening.
Please let us know if you agree to all of these cookies. What started on january 29 in 1942, has since welcomed more than 3,000 guests, and currently has an onair audience of 2. The legendary bbc radio program desert island discs celebrated 70 glorious years in 2012. Of course you can also use similar radio programmes that are available in your country. To leave or reply comments, please download free podbean app. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Launch lauren laverne launches radio 4s invitation for you to tell us about one piece of music that you have turned to in the recent weeks of lockdown, and the story behind your choice. Desert island discs, archive 19611965 downloads bbc radio 4. Nine unique luxury items on desert island discs january 27, 2017 desert island discs celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, having first aired on 29 january 1942 when original host roy plomley interviewed popular viennese comedian, actor and musician, vic oliver. Maurice woodruff see all episodes from desert island discs. Bbc radio 4 desert island discs, daniel radcliffe, actor. Fascinating facts, figures and miscellany from one of bbc radio 4s bestloved programmes. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat.
Kirsty youngs top 10 desert island discs interviews the. Desert island discs episodes to download right now marie claire. Bbc desert island discs free listening on soundcloud. Desert island discs listen via stitcher for podcasts. Its a great show, and i had a blast taping a segment that aired on sunday. Desert island discs is one of the best and longest running radio shows on the bbc the gist of the show is simple. Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island. Aug 29, 2009 the original version was recorded by coates for introducing the bbc radio series desert island discs, which has run since 1942, and the theme is still in use today. The bbc radio show desert island discs has been asking that question for more than 70 years. Pop music overtakes classical as most popular desert island. Fiery pit of hell discs is the same exact concept as desert island discs, only you knowevil.
The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. Download desert island discs stephen hough podbean. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading desert island discs. Guests on desert island discs have been choosing their favourite records since roy plomley first came up with the format for the radio show in. Desert island discs podcast free listening on podbean app. Desert island discs, archive 19561960 downloads bbc radio 4. The longrunning desert island discs owes its popularity not simply to famous people making lists, however.
Not all the shows guests have been as intensely selffocused in their answers. Nov 25, 2016 desert island discs november 25, 2016 anthony bird 2 comments desert island discs is a long running radio broadcast currently broadcast on bbc radio 4 where, in the bbcs own words, a guest is invited to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island, guests are also permitted one book and one luxury item. Desert island discs has been going since 1942 and over the course of its 77 years has had only four permanent presenters. Keith richards, who owes his status, said host kirsty young, to a. Pop music overtakes classical as most popular desert island discs genre a radio times survey of over 3,200 castaway picks shows a decline in classical and a new reign of pop share on facebook. Since the programs deviser roy plomley interviewed comedian vic oliver in january 1942, nearly 3,000 distinguished people from all walks of life have been stranded on the mythical island, accompanied only.
Desert island discs, archive 19511955 downloads bbc radio 4. Nov 18, 2016 fortunately, there was a huge resource in the public domain to help us. Bbc radio 4 desert island discs, archive 20052010 downloads. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The longloved, iconic radio 4 programme desert island discs, first devised and presented by roy plomley in 1942, has since been hosted by many a personality. As soon as he left school he joined the royal air force and became a bomber pilot. Doing the show got me thinking about music and the role it has played in my life. Oct 25, 2015 desert island discs is one of the best and longest running radio shows on the bbc the gist of the show is simple.
Desert island discs is possibly the greatest interview format of all time. Kirsty young is quitting desert island discs after 12 glorious years at the helm of the beloved radio 4 programme, deciding instead to pursue new challenges. Jun 20, 2018 guests on desert island discs have been choosing their favourite records since roy plomley first came up with the format for the radio show in 1942. Desert island discs is a classic amongst radio programmes. When the 26 year old guy gibson appeared on desert island discs on 19 february 1944 roy plomley opened the programme with a brief history of his extraordinary career. Do people lie about their music tastes on desert island discs. Listen to desert island discs episodes free, on demand.
Desert island discs archives national jazz museum in harlem. Kirsty young asks castaways to choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island broadcasting house, london. It was first broadcast on the bbc forces programme on 29 january 1942 each week a guest, called a castaway during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings usually, but not always, music, a book and a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a desert island, whilst discussing their lives. Ac grayling bbc radio4 desert island discs 10 aug 2008 b00cx1ds. Lauren laverne launches radio 4s invitation for you to tell us about one piece of music that you have turned to in the recent weeks of lockdown, and the story behind your choice. In part this is down to its format, where each week a famous guest becomes a fantasy castaway. Stream tracks and playlists from bbc desert island discs on your desktop or mobile device. Its modeled on an iconic bbc radio show, extant since 1942, which invites eminences from various walks of life to chooseand discussthe eight records they would bring for a stay on the apocryphal desert island. You can also ask students to listen to the programme at home. The 75th anniversary of desert island discs featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. It is relatively easy to tape programmes from the radio to use in class. The bbc radio 4 programme desert island discs invites castaways to choose eight pieces of music, a book in addition to the bible or a religious text appropriate to that persons beliefs and the complete works of shakespeare and a luxury item that they would take to an imaginary desert island, where they will be marooned indefinitely. May 02, 2012 fiery pit of hell discs is the same exact concept as desert island discs, only you knowevil.
Desert island discs is a radio programme broadcast on bbc radio 4. Desert island discs podcast free on the podcast app. Desert island discs november 25, 2016 anthony bird 2 comments desert island discs is a long running radio broadcast currently broadcast on bbc radio 4 where, in the bbcs own words, a guest is invited to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island, guests are also permitted one book and one luxury item. Media in category desert island discs the following 90 files are in this category, out of 90 total.
All available episodes 2247 total upcoming episodes 5 new supporting content. Some of the older sweats will enjoy this bbc have made their huge back catalogue of desert island disc programs available for streaming or to download. The original version was recorded by coates for introducing the bbc radio series desert island discs, which has run since 1942, and the theme is still in use today. With the entire desert island discs archive now available on the bbc radio 4 website, guests selections of books and luxuries are comprehensively revealed in all their profound, surprising and. This month marks the 75th anniversary of bbc radio 4s desert island discs. After all, a metal artist seems more likely to be stranded in the bowels of hell than on a sandy beach anyway, right. Mar 02, 2019 james rebankss desert island discs hits the nail on the.
Can you guess who picked what song to take to their desert island. Sun 19 apr 2020 michael parkinsons castaways are the restaurateurs albert and michel roux from 1986. Jan 27, 2017 nine unique luxury items on desert island discs january 27, 2017 desert island discs celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, having first aired on 29 january 1942 when original host roy plomley interviewed popular viennese comedian, actor and musician, vic oliver. Jul 30, 2017 the longloved, iconic radio 4 programme desert island discs, first devised and presented by roy plomley in 1942, has since been hosted by many a personality. A cast of castaways the best desert island discs of all.
For the jazz museums expanded version, the presenters are jazz musicians. Best desert island discs to listen to on bbc sounds. In the fall of 2015, the national jazz museum in harlem debuted its version of desert island discs. Todays edition comes from doom merchant judd madden. The playwrights southern drawl is a delight to listen to, and his anecdotes are soothing an interesting. Oct 14, 2017 bbc natural world 2000 wild indonesia 01, island castaways. Nine unique luxury items on desert island discs jaye nolan.
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