Desert Island Discs

So did you listen to David Beckham's Desert Island choice today? I did, along with thousands of others, despite being fed-up with all the pre-programme publicity from the BBC. Good to get that 75th anniversary edition out of the way. I don't remember the very early days (!) but I do remember listening to lovely Roy Plomley's programmes and then came Parkie. I didn't like newbie, Sue Lawley when she took over whereas I think Kirsty is more of a class act - she has the perfect knack of teasing out surprising and often poignant insights from what sound like innocuous little questions. David Beckham spoke quite openly about some of the more difficult times of his life though, to be fair, pretty well did say that he's been blessed more than most with his rewards for hard work and good fortune. The format of the programme is a masterstroke for radio anyway - how can something which is broadcast so publicly adopt such a mood of intimacy which in turn, sometimes reveals moments of such intensity. Like many of you, I'm sure, a few years back I prepared my own list of discs, just for fun. I can't remember where I put it but anyway, it's bound to be different to what I'd choose now. The programme trend away from classical choices to 'pop' music I think reflects the diversity of the guests over the years as much as what it says about musical tastes. I know I'd have a mix of both - but then I'll never get on the island anyway so, in theory,  I can chop and change to my heart's content.