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Desert Island Discs

Desert Island Discs was created by Roy Plomley in 1942, and the format is simple: a guest is invited by Kirsty Young to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island

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    Sir Stuart Rose

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    Kirsty Young's castaway is Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks and Spencer.

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Desert Island Discs History

Desert Island Discs is one of Radio 4's most popular and enduring programmes. Created by Roy Plomley in 1942, the format is simple: each week a guest is invited by Kirsty Young to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island.

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