80 years ago #OnThisDay, Desert Island Discs was first broadcast. It was Roy Plomley who dreamt up the winning formula of castaway radio and he presented the show for over 40 years. Back in 1985, he talked about how it all began with John Dunn. Image: Roy Plomley relaxes on his desert island for an Arena Special in 1981. Discover more #BBC100 memories: https://www.bbc.co.uk/100 | BBC Archive
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