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'.

Cast (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Roy Plomley

Self - Host

Paul McCartney

Self

Frankie Howerd

Self

Russell Harty

Self

Trevor Brooking

Self

John Kenneth Galbraith

Self

Arthur Askey

Self

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