About: Roy Plomley

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dbo:abstract	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. (en)
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rdfs:comment	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. (en)
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