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Castaways still picking favourite tunes after 70 years

DESERT Island Discs celebrated its 70th anniversary as 44 different versions of the radio programme were broadcast across the BBC's entire UK network.

At midday yesterday, all 40 local BBC radio stations and Radio Scotland, Radio nan Gaidheal, Radio Wales, Radio Ulster and Radio Foyle simultaneously broadcast their own Your Desert Island Discs, featuring listeners' stories.

Sir David Attenborough appeared on Radio 4's version, presented by Kirsty Young, which was a special edition featuring the public's favourite tunes and memories.