Who were the presenters of Desert Island Discs?
Presenters
- Roy Plomley. Roy Plomley, the programme’s creator, presented the programme for 43 years.
- Michael Parkinson. Michael Parkinson was asked to take the chair following Roy Plomley’s death in May 1985.
- Sue Lawley.
- Kirsty Young.
- Lauren Laverne.
- Other Desert Island Discs presenters.
Who was the original presenter of Desert Island Discs?
Roy Plomley
Desert Island Discs was devised by Roy Plomley, who presented the first edition on 29 January 1942. It was recorded two days earlier with comedian Vic Oliver, in the bomb-damaged Maida Vale Studios.
Who has been on Desert Island Discs twice?
People who have been on Desert Island Discs twice.
- Elizabeth Jane Howard. Roy Plomley’s castaway is writer Elizabeth Jane Howard.
- Elizabeth Jane Howard. Sue Lawley’s castaway is novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard.
- John Schlesinger.
- John Schlesinger.
- Alan Parker.
- Alan Parker.
- Alfred Brendel.
- Alfred Brendel.
What is Lauren Laverne’s real name?
Lauren Cecilia Gofton
Lauren Cecilia Fisher (née Gofton; born 28 April 1978), known professionally as Lauren Laverne, is an English radio DJ, model, television presenter, author and singer….
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Laverne speaking at the AIM Independent Music Awards in 2019 | |
Born | Lauren Cecilia Gofton 28 April 1978 Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England |
Who is Lauren Laverne’s dad?
Lesley GoftonLauren Laverne / Father
Who is Lauren Lavernes husband?
Graeme FisherLauren Laverne / Husband (m. 2005)
Is Lauren Laverne still married?
Lauren Laverne is married to television producer and DJ Graeme Fisher. The couple were married in County Durham in 2005. They now live in Muswell Hill, in London, but Lauren also has a flat in Sunderland.
Why did Kenickie split up?
Kenickie split onstage in October last year, and later blamed “music industry scumbags” for their demise. The break-up was amicable. Lead singer Lauren Laverne and her brother Johnny X – the former Kenickie drummer and guitarist – are also in a new band, called Chris.
Is Jan from Grease supposed to be fat?
Jan, played by Jamie Donnelly, wasn’t even fat. The character was supposed to be played by an overweight actress. Instead, Donnelly was chosen, and while she did well as Jan, it was still really odd to have the other characters referring to this really thin woman as “fat.”
Are Danny and Rizzo together?
No. They had dated but as she explained to her friends, “That’s ancient history.” Rizzo knows Danny is no Prince Charming.