The Isle of Wight’s own Dame Donna Langley, a towering figure in the global film industry, is set to grace the airwaves this coming Sunday on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.
Dame Donna, born and raised on the Isle of Wight, has carved a remarkable path in Hollywood, now sitting as Chairman, NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer.
Her journey, marked by a blend of tenacity and adept acumen, led her to be honoured as a Dame in December 2019, making headlines as one of the UK’s top ten most influential women.
News OnTheWight started letting Islanders know about Dame Donna’s success 14 years ago.
Hollywood’s power player on British airwaves
Prior to this anticipated appearance, Dame Donna Langley has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Media Show, an instance that underlined her indelible mark on the film industry both in the UK and across the pond.
Her narrative, from the Isle of Wight to the heart of Hollywood, is a stirring tale of passion meeting opportunity. Dame Donna’s work, leading some of the most significant projects in contemporary cinema, marking her as one of Hollywood’s most powerful women.
As listeners tune in to Desert Island Discs, they will be treated to an exploration of the life and musical tastes of a woman whose career has been nothing short of inspiring.
Tune in
Listen to the episode on Sunday 15th October at 11.15am or Friday 20th at 9am on BBC Radio Four.
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10.20am 13th Oct 2023 – DL’s job title updated
Source: County Press
