75 Years of Desert Island Discs
Kirsty Young introduces some gems from the archive and chooses some of her favourite moments.
75 Years of Desert Island Discs - Kirsty Young ends the programme's anniversary year with some gems from the archive, including the creator of the format, Roy Plomley, actress Bebe Daniels, broadcaster Richard Dimbleby, trumpeter Louis Armstrong, politician Dame Barbara Castle and cellist Jacqueline du Pre.
Kirsty also chooses some of her favourite moments with Dame Judi Dench, Sir David Attenborough, comedian Sarah Millican, the surgeon David Nott and rugby referee Nigel Owens.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kirsty Young |
| Producer | Cathy Drysdale |
Broadcast
- Sun 31 Dec 201711:15BBC Radio 4
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