1189: Desert Island Discs story
May 28, 2016•45 min•Ep. 1189
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Episode description
The story of one of the World's longest running factual programmes, which began on the BBC Forces Programme in 1942.
In this programme, hosted by James Naughtie, hear the programme's founder, Roy Plomley, and its subsequent hosts. Hear its changing style and some truly great stories of the notables who've been featured over the years.
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