Each author has chosen one classic, one modern and one non. The most commonly chosen recording is beethovens symphony no 9 in d minor ode to joy which has been chosen over 100 times. Desert island discs most popular requests telegraph. Mar 16, 2002 top five desert island discs chosen by david smyth and 2,480 castaways. Desert island discs is one of the best and longest running radio shows on the bbc the gist of the show is simple. Jan 11, 2017 as it happens, they played a simon and garfunkel track written, of course, by paul simon on this mornings desert island discs, and it was another opportunity to marvel at how well simon. Whilst they are here theyll share their desert island books.
Below, youll find a list of her top ten books, curated by one grand, a bookstore in which celebrated thinkers, writers, artists, and other creative minds share the ten books they would take to their. Flora watkins reflects on the making of a special programme. Flotsam and jetsam, by mitchell symons, is published by bantam press at. Desert island discs is a radio programme broadcast on bbc radio 4. Best desert island discs episodes listen now radio times.
The longrunning desert island discs owes its popularity not simply to famous people making lists, however. The 75th anniversary of desert island discs featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. As an avid collector of motor racing books, i would like to start a new thread desert island books. May you live in interesting times well, there isnt actually it dates all the way back to the. Desert island discs is a classic amongst radio programmes. Posts about desert island discs written by wcclibraries. 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.
Desert island discs most popular requests since desert island discs began in 1941 a myriad of castaways have listed their luxuries. Top five desert island discs chosen by david smyth and 2,480 castaways. However, i dont think that would help me out much on an island. They are then prompted to select a third book to accompany them.
Desert island discs endures because of the brilliant simplicity of its format guests chose eight recordings meaningful to their lives, a book and a luxury. Radio 4s iconic programme desert island discs will be marking its 75th birthday this weekend. Also talks about the byrds, iggy pop, trying to be a different type of band and. The programme is called desert island discs and it involves famous people imagining that they have been stranded on a desert island with only eight music records discs for company. Desert island reads on abebooks shop for books, art. In this weeks premier skills english podcast, jack and rich talk about a radio programme that has been running on the bbc for 75 years. The bbc radio 4 programme desert island discs invites castaways to choose eight pieces of music, a book and a luxury item that they would take to an. Desert island discs celebrated its 70th birthday in 2012. And a book that brings endless pleasure and insight seems to be the perfect book to have on a desert island. Iain duffus is our newest member of staff joining us recently to head up the reference libary and edinburgh and scottish collection. Since the programmes 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 by only eight records, one book and a luxury. As usual, we loved reading your responses, and it was especially interesting to see how you approached the question. 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.
One of the best books i have ever read is the chimp paradox by steve peters. Kirsty youngs journalistic career began in 1989, newsreading and presenting for bbc radio scotland. Yachtswoman dame ellen macarthur appropriately went for the sas survival handbook as her book of choice. Below, youll find a list of her top ten books, curated by one grand, a bookstore in which celebrated thinkers, writers, artists, and other creative minds share the ten books they would take to their metaphorical desert island. 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. If you suddenly found yourself marooned on a desert island for an extended period of time, what do you wish you had on hand. 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. Her choices include great comic storytellers, like laurence sterne, and chroniclers of the lumbering beast. The bbc radio 4 programme desert island discs invites castaways to choose eight pieces of. 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. Laurie andersons top 10 books to take to a desert island. Barrington dalby, book on tropical birds, binoculars.
With the entire desert island discs archive now available on the bbc radio 4 website. Top 10 book choices on desert island discs from divine comedy. Childrens books are not frequently picked on desert island discs, but in 1993 the reading and language information centre at the university of reading contacted various childrens authors. Fascinating facts, figures, stats, and trivia are collected here in celebration of the 70th anniversary of desert island discs. The 75th anniversary of desert island discs featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations. Last week, we asked you to pick your desert island bookthe wilson to your tom hanks in a cast awaystyle disaster. Robin knoxjohnston, books identifying birds and fish, video recorder and tapes of the queen mothers parade. My full appreciation came in the short, final section of its threepart narrative where ezra, the mature, awardwinning writer was being interviewed on a radio show talking about his top ten desert island song list.
Since the programs deviser roy plomley interviewed comedian vic oliver in january 1942, nearly 3,000 distinguished people from all. It was first broadcast on the bbc forces programme on 29 january 1942. The legendary bbc radio program desert island discs celebrated 70 glorious years in 2012. As a result we have decided to find out which tracks have been keeping the worlds top. He did, however, grant a special dispensation to princess michael of kent, who chose her pet cat. Mar 02, 2011 desert island discs most popular requests since desert island discs began in 1941 a myriad of castaways have listed their luxuries. What have we learnt from 70 years of desert island discs. Her latest book wilding the return of nature to a british farm, is published by picador. Asymmetry by lisa halliday meet your next favorite book. Those familiar with the bbcs desert island discs will know its all about the eight tracks celebrities would be cast away with on a desert island. Lisa halliday is one clever writer clever in different ways, including a sneaky one. 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 by only eight records, one book, and a luxury. Five castaways chose the trombone and 12 chose the saxophone. Desert island books the nostalgia forum the autosport.
I also asked my family what would be their desert island book, and here is what i have heard so far. Magees book is the perfect present for any of the radio shows millions of fans. 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. Starting a new job can be exhilarating, daunting, exhausting and more, there are many pressures on iains time, but he found a spare moment to give us his desert island choices. Who wants to bring shakespeare and the bible to a desert island anyway emma snapchat. Last week, we asked you to pick your desert island book the wilson to your tom hanks in a cast awaystyle disaster. I also asked my family what would be their desert island book, and here is what i. Some chose their favorites, or whoppers like war and peace to finally take a crack at their bucket lists. List of desert island discs episodes 2011present wikipedia. Thats what makes bbc radio 4s desert island discs segment so perfect, especially when it comes to getting a very personal look into some of our favourite celebs. Very occasionally castaways pick their own books, including louis.
A cherished bbc radio show asks celebrities to pick a desert island survival kit on desert island discs, guests choose one piece of music, one luxury item, and one book. Needless to say im a big fan of the radio 4 show, desert island discs. He has worked on books with, among many others, sir clement freud. It is a unique and enduringly popular take on our lives and times and this extensively illustrated book tells in rich detail the colourful and absorbing story of an extraordinary institution. As usual, we loved reading your responses, and it was especially interesting to see how. Jan 19, 2020 and a book that brings endless pleasure and insight seems to be the perfect book to have on a desert island. For comfort the guest can consider eight soundtracks to take to their desert island, then, at the end, they decide on one record, a book in addition to the complete works of shakespeare and the bible and a luxury item to help while away their stranded days. As a new series of desert island discs gets underway, we investigate the least talked about but most fascinating aspect of the show. Top 10 book choices on desert island discs from divine. What is going to make you laugh when you need it the most. As it happens, they played a simon and garfunkel track written, of course, by paul simon on this mornings desert island discs, and it was another opportunity to marvel at how well. Jan 28, 2012 70 years of desert island discs what did george clooney, elton john and others choose.
They are just two names to have left their mark on bbc radio 4s desert island discs, which turns 70. Joanne rowling interview, 2000 august 4, 2015 by john 2 comments dolores gordonsmith, author of the jack haldean mysteries and profound potter pundit. Mar 20, 2018 the idea of a desert island reading list helps you identify which books are so important to you that youd be willing to read them and only them forever. Jan 27, 2017 radio 4s iconic programme desert island discs will be marking its 75th birthday this weekend. Page 1 of 2 desert island books posted in the nostalgia forum. Jan 03, 2019 david byrne lead singer of the talking heads talks about his mum and dad, growing up in scotland and being shy. Sep, 2012 desert island discs is much more than a radio programme. The programme is called desert island discs and it. May 30, 2016 we felt like desert island discs needed a bit of a revamp. Jun 20, 2018 childrens books are not frequently picked on desert island discs, but in 1993 the reading and language information centre at the university of reading contacted various childrens authors. We felt like desert island discs needed a bit of a revamp. Joanne rowling interview, 2000 august 4, 2015 by john 2 comments dolores gordonsmith, author of the jack haldean mysteries and profound potter pundit, wrote me this afternoon to say that bbc radio 4 was rebroadcasting an interview they made in 2000 with j. Childrens books are not frequently picked on desert island discs, but in 1993 the reading and language information centre at the university of reading contacted various childrens authors asking. All available episodes 2247 total upcoming episodes 5 new supporting content.
In part this is down to its format, where each week a famous guest becomes a fantasy castaway. Seagull calls over the opening bars of by the sleepy lagoon have been gently washing radio 4 listeners onto the shores of an imaginary desert island for 75 years. Some chose books clearly meant to help them to better understand their plight meditation books, selfhelp books, spiritual texts, and most, having evidently accepted their predicament, chose a favorite book to keep them company, and for good oldfashioned entertainment. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Dec 30, 2016 the year kicks off in january with the 75 th anniversary of desert island discs, which was first broadcast on 29 january 1942. Bbc radio 4s desert island discs celebrates its seventieth birthday in 2012. Music has proved to be a source of comfort for many during these times of isolation and lockdown. Whats my desert island read and how did i choose it. Sep, 2012 desert island discs celebrated its 70th birthday in 2012. Some chose books clearly meant to help them to better understand their plight meditation books, selfhelp books, spiritual texts, and most, having evidently accepted their predicament, chose a favorite.
To search, type desert island discs plus the castaways name. Apr, 2020 book the da vinci code by dan brown i had lots of great books in mind. Irish artists who picked their desert island discs for the bbc. It continues to this day with guests rather tweely known as castaways being asked to discuss the eight pieces of music they would take to a desert island. David byrnes desert island discs talks about his family. Which creature comforts would you need sunscreen, a. Overall, however, mozart is the most popular composer. David byrne lead singer of the talking heads talks about his mum and dad, growing up in scotland and being shy.