What is Desert Island Discs?
The format is simple – a guest is invited to choose eight discs, a book and a luxury to take with them as they’re castaway on a mythical desert island. They’re given the complete works of Shakespeare and the Bible. During the interview they explain their choices and discuss key moments in their lives, people and events that have influenced and inspired them and brought them to where they are today. For more information about the programme see the History of Desert Island Discs. There have been four presenters of the programme since it began in 1942 – Roy Plomley, Michael Parkinson (now Sir), Sue Lawley & Kirsty Young.
