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Roy Plomley

Francis Roy Plomley (/ˈplʌmli/ PLUM-lee; 20 January 1914 – 28 May 1985) was an English radio broadcaster, producer, playwright and novelist. He is best remembered for creating the BBC Radio series Desert Island Discs, which he hosted from its inception in 1942 until his death in 1985.

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Known for
Creator and original host of Desert Island Discs
Occupation
Radio presenter
Born
(1914-01-20)20 January 1914 Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
Children
1
Died
28 May 1985(1985-05-28) (aged 71) London, England
Years active
1936–1985

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Roy Plomley

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Roy Plomley

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Roy Plomley → BBC, Desert Island Discs, English, French, How Radio Used To, IMDbA, Paul's Radio Museum Paul's, Radio Academy, Radio Museum, Radio Normandy, Sound, The Radio Academy
Born · 1
Roy Plomley → (1914-01-20)20 January 1914 Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
Children · 1
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Died · 1
Roy Plomley → 28 May 1985(1985-05-28) (aged 71) London, England
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Roy Plomley → Creator and original host of Desert Island Discs
Occupation · 1
Roy Plomley → Radio presenter
Spouse · 1
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Years active · 1
Roy Plomley → 1936–1985

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Roy PlomleyYears active1936–19851.00infobox
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Roy Plomleyrelated to External linksRadio Normandy0.60section
Roy Plomleyrelated to External linksPaul's Radio Museum Paul's0.60section
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