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Lipany's Musical Choice
- Dame Maureen Lipany boldly chose only her own recordings for Desert Island Discs.
- This was her second appearance, and she wanted fresh choices.
Plumley's Underestimation
- Roy Plumley, Desert Island Discs' creator, envisioned only six episodes initially.
- It surprisingly ran for 41 years, becoming a national institution.
Plumley's Other Show Idea
- Before Desert Island Discs, Roy Plumley pitched a show called "I Know What I Hate".
- Guests would choose songs they disliked, a precursor to Room 101.