David Beckham to appear on ‘Desert Island Discs’ for 75th anniversary

David Beckham is to feature on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Desert Island Discs’ as part of the show’s 75th-anniversary celebrations.

The football star will join host Kirsty Young to choose the eight records he would take with him to a desert island on Sunday, January 29.

Beckham said of his appearance on the show: “I’m delighted to join Desert Island Discs for its 75th-anniversary celebrations. Music has been a huge part of my – and my family’s – life and it is a real pleasure to highlight that on such an iconic programme.”

Young added: “Seventy-five is a birthday worth celebrating and having David Beckham as my Castaway seems like the perfect gift. His sporting legacy is, of course, extraordinary. And along with his charisma, cultural impact and humanitarian work, he is a modern man of many parts. He’ll be a fascinating guest to welcome on to my little interview island!”

‘Desert Island Discs’ was featured on our ‘Five music podcasts you need to be listening to’. Check out the full list here.