Over the decades, numerous politicians have been cast away to Radio 4’s desert island, departing the corridors of power for a solitary life with just eight discs, a book and a luxury item.

Photo: Stephen Mangan and Lauren Laverne in the Desert Island Discs studio. Stephen’s parents both left school at 14 and moved from Ireland to London when they were young. “They really blossom ...

His winter home and tribute to the desert, the house was hand-built by his students. Today, the house is a World Heritage site. Wright was born in rural Wisconsin in 1867 and began designing homes ...

The Australian musician told BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs that his wife and family are now the source of his creativity, and where he finds his joy. "It's difficult to exaggerate how ...

Image: Roy Plomley relaxes on his desert island for an Arena Special in 1981. Desert Island Discs was devised by Roy Plomley, who presented the first edition on 29 January 1942. It was recorded ...

Taliesin West in Scottsdale's McDowell Mountains foothills came from the mind of Frank Lloyd Wright, among the most significant architects of the 20th century. His winter home and tribute to the ...

based on the fictional island discussed in hit radio show Desert Island Discs. Mangan is joining the cast of a new six-part sitcom set on the deserted island, which has been discussed on Desert Island ...

ARSENAL legend Ian Wright was the talk of social media on Friday night thanks to his HUGE coat. The 61-year-old was on duty as a pundit for ITV as Manchester United played host to Leicester City ...