For the uninitiated, desert island discs is a halfhour programme on bbc radio which could feature any personality politician, actor, sportspeople, whatever. They include john peel, lauren bacall, john thaw, david attenborough, ian mckellen, joanna lumley, anthony hopkins, eric clapton, judi dench, noel coward and charlton heston and many more. We are always eager to hear your submissions of high quality tracks from any genre of music, even if the actual recording is diy. The bbc recently unveiled their desert island discs archive online. Desert island discs is a classic amongst radio programmes. Desert island discs isnt about the discs, its about the life and achievements of the guests. For over 20 years the guru of pop fans, hell be talking to sue lawley about his life at public school, his work. Remarkably, more than 3,000 episodes have been recorded, with some guests returning to the show more than once.
Jan 25, 2017 its like getting an obe, but better behind the scenes at desert island discs for three quarters of a century, desert island discs has been a place of unlikely confession and a flagship of. Jan 19, 1990 the castaway in this weeks desert island discs is radio 1 disc jockey john peel. The castaway in this weeks desert island discs is radio 1 disc jockey john peel. Nine unique luxury items on desert island discs jaye nolan. Now as i go upon my way so let me go upon my way born of a light born of a light the wind rushing r. Originally broadcast on bbc radio four in january 1990, john s desert island discs tell the story of his life, standing as a testament to his eclectic and uncompromising taste in. Fans will be able to download more than 500 episodes from the radio 4 website.
Its like getting an obe, but better behind the scenes at desert island discs for three quarters of a century, desert island discs has been a place of unlikely confession and a flagship of. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. John robert parker ravenscroft, obe 30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known professionally as john peel, was an english disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and. Pop music overtakes classical as most popular desert island. Tim martin was a bad choice because as you point out he doesnt come across well as a public speaker and, whilst he may be shy in real life, on the radio he just sounded arrogant and lacking selfawareness.
Listen to desert island discs episodes free, on demand. Revise unseen fiction is an examfocused, studentfriendly workbook filled with activities designed to consolidate your students skills and prepare them for their gcse english language exam. Desert island discs november 25, 2016 anthony bird 2 comments desert island discs is a long running radio broadcast currently broadcast on bbc radio 4 where, in the bbcs own words, a guest is invited to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island, guests are also permitted one book and one luxury item. Id pick it up whenever i was in there which was fairly frequently. John bishop bbc radio4 desert island discs 24 06 2012.
We are always eager to hear your submissions of high quality tracks from any genre of. Since 1942, desert island discs has been a regular feature on bbc radio 4. They always had a desert island disc section wherein people would write to the magazine and advise what their discs were. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download the. Originally broadcast on bbc radio four in january 1990, johns desert island discs tell the story. Sun 19 apr 2020 michael parkinsons castaways are the restaurateurs albert and michel roux from 1986. Jan 27, 2010 your desert island discs welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. John peel tribute is an ongoing netlabel music tribute, where artists contribute a piece of their music, as a way of respect to the legacy of john peel, and to showcase exciting music new and old. Desert island discs listen via stitcher for podcasts. Vivien leigh appeared on the programme on september 9, 1952. He says he is now a lot more careful about what he says. Johnpeelarchive john peel archive free listening on.
Stream 458 episodes of john peels radio show 846 hours. Your desert island discs welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. The programme, in which famous personalities name 8 recordssongs and a luxury item theyd take with them on a desert island, started in 1942 and is still broadcast today. This particular collection has many complete shows from. Pdf bob marleys radio interviews in britain and the usa, 1973. He chose john lennons beautiful boy, paying homage to his rocknroll roots in several of his other choices, which included elviss heartbreak hotel, chuck berrys sweet little sixteen, gene vincents be bop a lula and tutti frutti by little richard. Nov 25, 2016 desert island discs november 25, 2016 anthony bird 2 comments desert island discs is a long running radio broadcast currently broadcast on bbc radio 4 where, in the bbcs own words, a guest is invited to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island, guests are also permitted one book and one luxury item. List of desert island discs episodes 19811990 wikipedia. Listen for free to their radio shows, dj mix sets and podcasts. Jan 27, 2017 nine unique luxury items on desert island discs january 27, 2017 desert island discs celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, having first aired on 29 january 1942 when original host roy plomley interviewed popular viennese comedian, actor and musician, vic oliver. Geno dexys you and me song the wannadies ghost town the specials thinking of you the colorfield witchita lineman glen.
A couple of perhaps surprising classical selections, but says if he could choose one record it would be teenage kicks. This is the transcript from desert island discs from 1989 or thereabouts, featuring john peel. It wasnt difficult to get a family of music lovers to agree to an extended format, so after a lot of backandforth we agreed that wed choose twenty albums. Until late september 2009, desert island discs could not be heard on the bbcs iplayer service, which allows most programmes to be heard up to a week after transmission. Listen to johnpeelarchive soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create norwich. Desert island discs this sunday, radio 4 digital spy. Desert island discs station bbc radio four yyyymmdd 19900114 comments peel interviewed by sue lawley and talks through eight records he would take to a desert island. Peel interviewed by sue lawley and talks through eight records. May 07, 2017 since 1942, desert island discs has been a regular feature on bbc radio 4.
In part this is down to its format, where each week a famous guest becomes a fantasy castaway. Today is clearly a very slow day at work as we just spent 25 minutes talking about the famous bbc radio show desert island discs. It may not come as a surprise that a man who made a career out of playing weird and wonderful music on the. John peels desert island discs to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing, and as a memorial to his exquisite taste, here are johns desert island discs. List of desert island discs episodes 2011present wikipedia. Listen all the podcasts, conferences, online radios for free on your iphone, android, windows phone and pc. Paul mccartney was the only beatle who actually appeared on desert island discs, in 1982. Nine unique luxury items on desert island discs january 27, 2017 desert island discs celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, having first aired on 29 january 1942 when original host roy plomley interviewed popular viennese comedian, actor and musician, vic oliver. About the record box project simon raymonde brian eno shame embury nick drakes pink moon don letts joe boyd mala john peel desert island discs.
The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. Sep 11, 2012 for fans disappointed that the online debut of the late john peel s record collection didnt feature actual music off those platters or broadcasts by the legendary british dj, heres the real deal. John peel s desert island discs to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing, and as a memorial to his exquisite taste, here are john s desert island discs. Bbc radio 4 desert island discs, john peel, john peel on. Mar 01, 2011 an online archive of hundreds of episodes of bbc radio 4s desert island discs is being launched next month. The original programme, as created by roy plomley, created an environment for celebrities to talk about their life in the context of being in the imaginary position. I have a relatively thick skin but i never wanted to drag them into it, he told kirsty young. Generally they are either your favourite songs or songs that mean something to you that you would want with you if you were marooned on a desert island. His joke, which aired on channel 4s big fat quiz of the year in 2012, caused controversy and, he says, upset his family. Gordon ramsey selected coldplays yellow showing himself to be the bastard we all knew he was as one colleague put it.
You may have just heard him interviewed by kirsty young on radio 4s desert island discs. Jack whitehall has spoken on desert island discs about making a joke about the queen and the duke of edinburgh. John peel on how the fall is the band whose music pleased him more than any other during the 1980s. John peel talks to sue lawley on bbc radio 4 about his life at public school, his work as a dj in the states in. Listen desert island discs with kirsty young ivoox. Other choices in the radio times poll included wake up to wogan, john peel and hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.
Fascinating facts, figures and miscellany from one of bbc radio 4s bestloved programmes. I listen religiously to desert island discs every week on uk bbc radio 4 and i can never believe it when the guests dont take some beatles and dylan. 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. Sep 12, 2012 a soundcloud users personal collection of recordings of the john peel show has been gaining listeners as word has spread of its existence. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Id go batty the first day and feed myself to the sharks. For over 20 years the guru of pop fans, hell be talking to sue lawley about his life at public school, his work as a dj in the states in the early 1960s, his family, his passion for liverpool football club and, of course, his lifelong passion for pop music. Vivien leigh on desert island discs vivien leigh and. Fascinating facts, figures, stats, and trivia are collected here in celebration of the 70th anniversary of desert island discs. How some politicians and other celebrities show themselves to be people with zero taste or who just dont like music. Desert island discs by bbc radio 4 eight tracks, a book and a luxury. For fans disappointed that the online debut of the late john peels record collection didnt feature actual music off those platters or broadcasts by the legendary british dj, heres the real deal.
An online archive of hundreds of episodes of bbc radio 4s desert island discs is being launched next month. Jack whitehall on desert island discs, marc bolan, nat. Stream tracks and playlists from johnpeelarchive on your desktop or mobile device. For 75 years this weekend, guests on bbc radio 4s desert island discs have been picking eight records and one book other than the bible to take on their solitary retreat. Desert island discs was first broadcast in 1942 and each week a guest is asked to choose eight songs to take to a fictional desert island with them, as well as a book and a luxury item. Mine in no particular order and liable to change day on day.
Featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. The programmes website 22 stated that this was due to rights issues, as explained in the sunday times in 2006. If youre in the uk and missed the radio show, you can listen again for the next seven days via the bbc iplayer here. Desert island discs presenter kirsty young opens up about. The bbc radio 4 programme desert island discs invites castaways to choose eight pieces of. Listen and download desert island discs with kirsty youngs episodes for free. Sir robin day see all episodes from desert island discs. A soundcloud users personal collection of recordings of the john peel show has been gaining listeners as word has spread of its existence. This is a beautiful and accessible collection of much loved, popular pieces to move and uplift you and includes the nostalgic desert island discs theme. The 75th anniversary of desert island discs featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. Originally broadcast on bbc radio four in january 1990, johns desert island discs tell the story of his life, standing as a testament to his eclectic and. The rare and ubique david bowie singles from john s collection. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading desert island discs.
Theres no fucking way i can live on a desert island with only eight songs. Pop music overtakes classical as most popular desert island discs genre a radio times survey of over 3,200 castaway picks shows a decline in classical and a new reign of pop share on facebook. Back in the day, the longgone tower records used to publish a free magazine called pulse. Revise unseen fiction is an examfocused, studentfriendly workbook filled with activities designed to consolidate your students skills and. Desert island discs greatest radio show of all time bbc news. Record boxes about the record box project simon raymonde brian eno shame embury nick drakes pink moon don letts joe boyd mala john peel desert island discs.
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