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Desert Island Discs

Roy Plomley

Desert Island Discs is one of Radio 4's most popular and enduring programmes. Created by Roy Plomley in 1942, the format is simple: each week a guest is invited to choose the eight records they would take with them to a desert island.

Between 1970 and 1976, Desert Island Discs featured no less than 5 of the main stars of Dad's Army on its programme.

Roy Plomley interviewed Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie and Arnold Ridley.

Now, travel to those Desert Island's and discover the choices made by them!

Date	Guest	Presenter
12 December 1970	Arthur Lowe	Roy Plomley
17 February 1973	John Le Mesurier	Roy Plomley
To be confirmed	Clive Dunn	Roy Plomley
03 November 1973	Arnold Ridley	Roy Plomley
15 May 1976	John Laurie	Roy Plomley

Thanks to Dave Homewood and Carl Gresham who have provided me with details for this section.