Roy Plomley | |
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 Roy Plomley (at front) in the late 1930s, presenting Radio Normandy Calling from the stage of the Hippodrome, Eastbourne. | |
| Born | 20 January 1914 Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England |
| Died | 28 May 1985 (aged 71) London, England |
| Occupation | Radio presenter |
| Years active | 1936–1985 |
| Known for | Desert Island Discs |
| Spouse |
Diana Wong (m. 1940) |
| Children | 1[1] |
Francis Roy Plomley OBE (/ˈplʌmli/ PLUM-lee; 20 January 1914 – 28 May 1985) was an English radio broadcaster, producer, playwright and novelist. He is best remembered for devising the BBC Radio series Desert Island Discs, which he hosted from its inception in 1942 until his death.