Desert Island Discs
/ˌdezət ˌaɪlənd ˈdɪsks/
/ˌdezərt ˌaɪlənd ˈdɪsks/
- a popular BBC radio programme in which famous people are asked to choose and discuss the eight pieces of music or speech they would most like to have with them if they were alone on an island. They also choose a book and a luxury item to take with them. The programme has been broadcast since 1942.
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Desert Island Discs