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Desert Island Discs

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Desert Island Discs
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  • David Attenborough on his connection to the natural world
    The broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2012 for the 70th anniversary of Desert Island Discs.Sir David told Kirsty about his passion for fossils, which began as a child and inspired his love of the natural world.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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  • Dustin Hoffman on his father
    The actor Dustin Hoffman was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2012.He has been a leading man in Hollywood for over fifty years. His career includes movies such as The Graduate, All The President's Men, Kramer v Kramer, Tootsie and Rain Man.He spoke to Kirsty about his relationship with his father.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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  • Marian Keyes on writing
    The writer Marian Keyes was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.It’s thirty years since she published her first novel, Watermelon. Her books have sold in their millions, and many of her bestsellers have been adapted for the screen.She spoke to Kirsty about how she feels when she’s finished writing a book.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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  • David Beckham on his childhood love of football and fashion
    The footballer David Beckham was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2017.Born and raised in East London, he spent hours as a child kicking a ball around at the local park with his father. At the age of seven, he played for his first team, Ridgeway Rovers, before coming to the attention of Manchester United.He spoke to Kirsty about how his love of football – and fashion – started at an early age.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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  • Maya Angelou on the trauma that made her mute
    The great American writer Maya Angelou was cast away back in 1987.She told Michael Parkinson about the disturbing reason she became temporarily mute during her childhood, which in turn led to her love of poetry. Some listeners may find her description of events upsetting.You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.Details of organisations offering information and support with child sexual abuse are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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About Desert Island Discs

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
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