Desert Island Discs (1982)
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'.
Director: Anthony Wall
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: February 23, 1982
Cast
- Roy Plomley - Self - Host
- Paul McCartney - Self
- Frankie Howerd - Self
- Russell Harty - Self
- Trevor Brooking - Self
- John Kenneth Galbraith - Self
- Arthur Askey - Self
Editing: Gerry Pomeroy
Production: BBC, BBC Arena
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Anthony Wall
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Desert Island Discs stars Roy Plomley, Paul McCartney, Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor Brooking, John Kenneth Galbraith.
- How long is Desert Island Discs?
- Desert Island Discs has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Desert Island Discs?
- Desert Island Discs is a Documentary, Music film.