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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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    Denise Robertson

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    Kirsty Young interviews agony aunt, writer and presenter Denise Robertson.

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    1. Peter Ackroyd

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      Writer and historian Peter Ackroyd is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

    2. Baroness Hollins

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      Kirsty Young interviews professor of psychiatry Baroness Sheila Hollins.

    3. Tim Minchin

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      Musician and comedian Tim Minchin is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

    4. Jamie Cullum

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      Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

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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.

Your Desert Island Discs

Hear a special Christmas edition of Your Desert Island Discs as Kirsty Young presents listeners' castaway choices. With Bill Bailey and Jo Whiley.

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