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Radio review: Desert Island Discs, A Celebration for Ascension Day, and Sunday

Radio review: Desert Island Discs, A Celebration for Ascension Day, and Sunday

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

DESERT ISLAND DISCS (Radio 4, Sunday) showcased the BBC’s chief North America correspondent, Gary O’Donoghue. One of broadcasting’s most recognisable figures, partly on account of his blindness, he shot to international fame in 2024 after conducti...

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