Roll over Beethoven: Desert Island Discs stars pick pop over classical

Varying background of modern castaways means Radio 4 show features more diverse range of cultures and musical choicesGuests of the BBC radio programme Desert Island Discs are abandoning classical music selections in favour of pop music and power ballads, according to a survey to mark the show’s 75th anniversary. The Radio 4 programme, devised by broadcaster Roy Plomley during the second world war, features celebrity guests discussing their lives and choosing eight pieces of music, as well