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Desert Island Discs

Classic Desert Island Discs - Warwick Davis

Desert Island Discs

BBC

Society & Culture, Music Commentary, Music, Personal Journals

4.413.7K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Kirsty Young talks to actor Warwick Davis, in a programme first heard in 2016.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

0:03.7

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.

0:08.4

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with leading journalists, experienced

0:12.2

pundits and the biggest sports stars.

0:14.3

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the player's mouths.

0:19.1

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC

0:21.6

is our unique access to the sporting world. What that means is that we can bring you podcasts

0:27.2

that create a real connection to dedicated sports fans across the UK. So if you like this podcast,

0:33.0

head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more. Lauren Levern here.

0:39.0

We're taking our Easter break,

0:40.1

so until we're back on air,

0:41.6

we're showcasing a few programmes from our archive for you.

0:43.4

As usual, the music's been shortened

0:45.2

for rights reasons.

0:46.7

This week's guest is the actor Warwick Davis,

0:49.4

who was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship this year.

0:51.8

Kirsty Young cast him away

0:53.3

in 2016.

1:19.7

My castaway this week is the actor Warwick Davis, Hollywood blockbusters, TV sitcoms, documentaries, horror movies, quiz shows, Christmas pantos.

1:29.4

He's been at it since the tender age of 11, not just surviving an early start in showbiz, but using it to build a flourishing long-term career.

1:32.3

Then again, bucking the odds is something of a habit.

1:38.0

Born with a very rare genetic disorder, the doctors thought he'd be wheelchair-bound and die in his teens.

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