The greatest radio show of all time? Desert Island Discs has been airing on the BBC since 1942—retaining the same theme tune and format ever since. Actors, writers, entrepreneurs, musicians, and professionals from all walks of life select eight tracks they would take with them to a desert island. In addition, they can choose one book and a luxury item.
The show is about much more than just music; instead, it often offers a profound and intimate look into the guest's life, whether it be Paul McCartney, Margaret Atwood, or Tim Berners-Lee. Through their choice of songs, they reveal stories from their childhood, their professional triumphs and failures, and their major life milestones.
To date, over 3,000 episodes have been produced, and most of them are still available to listen to—either directly on the BBC website or via podcast apps, where the music tracks are shortened for licensing reasons.
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