Desert Island Discs
Synopsis
Arena celebrates Roy Plomley's Desert Island Discs with the help of many celebrity castaways, including Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor Brooking, the Lord Mayor of London, Professor JK Galbraith and Arthur Askey. The special guest for the 40th anniversary programme was Paul McCartney who was also a fan of the show: 'I love its homeliness. It conjures up the best in traditional British pleasure, like the great British breakfast. It's an honour to be asked'.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Wall
- Original Title
- Desert Island Discs
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Arena
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Wall
Gerry Pomeroy
Alan Yentob
Department Leadership Roster
Gerry Pomeroy
Editor
Alan Yentob
Producer
Anthony Wall
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Island Discs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Island Discs about?
Arena celebrates Roy Plomley's Desert Island Discs with the help of many celebrity castaways, including Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor Brooking, the Lord Mayor of London, Professor JK Galbraith and Arthur Askey. The special guest for the 40th anniversary programme was Paul McCartney who was also a fan of the show: 'I love its homeliness. It conjures up the best in traditional British pleasure, like the great British breakfast. It's an honour to be asked'.
Who directed Desert Island Discs?
Desert Island Discs was directed by Anthony Wall.
Who stars in Desert Island Discs?
The principal cast of Desert Island Discs includes Roy Plomley, Paul McCartney, Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor Brooking.
When was Desert Island Discs released and how long is it?
Desert Island Discs was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 47m.