Bill gates to be castaway on desert island discs independent. Kirsty, in unfettered warmthrilled mode, oozed, oh, wow when gates was briefly uxorious about his wife. Bill gates desert island discs picks business insider. Not all of them available to listen to, but the vast majority are. Feb 02, 2016 talking to kirsty young on radio 4s desert island discs, gates goes through his musical choices, explaining their links to the people and the moments that changed his life. Bill gates, founder and ceo of microsoft, is seen in this sept. He was mannerly, he was square, he chose ed sheeran. By bill gates may 20, 2016 for his bookshop and website one grand books, the editor aaron hicklin asked people to name the 10 books theyd take with them if. Microsoft founder bill gates lays down a tribute for the late david bowie on bbc radio 4s desert island discs, where he unveiled his top eight songs to kirsty young. Jan 15, 2016 philanthropist bill gates is set to be a castaway on longrunning radio show desert island discs. Bill gates was asked to choose the 8 records hed take with him to a desert island, here are his choices. Gates was the guest on bbc radio 4s desert island discs on january 31, 2016, in which he talks about his relationships with his father and steve jobs, meeting melinda ann french, the start of microsoft and some of his habits for example reading the economist from cover to cover every week. The castaways also select a book and a luxury item.
Microsoft cofounder bill gates has revealed how he was disruptive as a teenager, forcing his parents to send him to a psychologist. What you need to know about bill gates favorite book. Microsoft founder bill gates talks in detail about his life to the bbcs kirsty young on this weeks desert island discs, on radio 4 from his schooldays pictured above to his latest work with. The bbc radio show desert island discs has been asking that question for more than 70 years. The longrunning bbc radio show dresses up gentle interrogation as an accolade to. This sunday, microsoft cofounder and worlds richest man, bill gates appeared on bbc radio 4s longrunning desert island discs show. Aug 18, 2000 this book covers the basic details of microsofts success and bill gates role in this. Bill gates recalls rivalry with genius steve jobs on desert island. S peaking on desert island discs gates said his parents.
Bill gates reveals the 8 songs hed take with him to a. Bill gates appeared on bbc radio 4s desert island discs. Songs the worlds greatest minds are listening to hypebeast. Which 8 tracks would bill gates take on a desert island.
May 20, 2016 by bill gates may 20, 2016 for his bookshop and website one grand books, the editor aaron hicklin asked people to name the 10 books theyd take with them if they were marooned on a desert island. Bill gates memorised his employees number plates to. Desert island discs is a biographical and factual radio programme, broadcast on bbc radio 4. Far from being the kind of billionaire who rolls out of bed cleaning his teeth with his finger, gates once paid willie nelson to. Kirsty youngs conversation with bill gates 31 january, radio 4, 11.
Fascinating reading, which i recommend to anyone interested in one of the most sucessful men in the us, or interested in an overview of the history of dos, windows, and pcs. Bill gates reveals the 8 songs hed take with him to a desert. Gates didnt quite comprehend the unspoken contract of desert island discs. Bill gates to appear on bbcs desert island discs media. Oct 25, 2017 while steve jobs was much more outspoken about his favorite musicians and songs, bill gates had once revealed eight songs he would take with him to a desert island in an interview with kirsty. When i was a kid i spent more time reading books than listening to music, but my childhood friend paul allen introduced me to some pretty amazing stuff. While steve jobs was much more outspoken about his favorite musicians and songs, bill gates had once revealed eight songs he would take with him to a. Jan 31, 2016 bill gates has spoken of his relationship with incredible genius steve jobs, dedicating a beatles track to the late apple founder during an appearance on bbc radio 4s desert island discs. But the radio program desert island discs has been going ever since, except for a brief hiatus, having interviewed more than 3,000. The bbc radio 4 programme desert island discs invites castaways to choose eight pieces of music, a book in addition to the bible or a religious text appropriate to that persons beliefs and the complete works of shakespeare and a luxury item that they would take to an imaginary desert island, where they will be marooned indefinitely the rules state that the chosen luxury item must. Few anecdotes illustrate the relentless force of gates early will better than a detail he divulged in a recent radio interview for bbcs desert island discs program, which asks.
Bill gates says he is bothered by the lack of generosity. It also includes a few glimpses of his private life. He also picked it as a book hed take with him to a desert island on bbcs longrunning and muchloved radio 4 show, desert island discs. Bill gates dedicates song by the beatles to \genius\ steve. Jan 15, 2016 desert island discs is a longrunning show on bbc radio 4 which asks each guest a straightforward question. Philanthropist bill gates is set to be a castaway on longrunning radio show desert island discs. Talking to kirsty young on radio 4s desert island discs, gates goes through his musical choices, explaining their links to the people and the moments that changed his life. And with so many programmes to choose from, its hard to know where to. Bill gates recalls rivalry with genius steve jobs on.
The program invites guests to select the eight records they would take with them were they to be cast away on a desert island. Stranded on a desert island with bill gates washington post. Desert island discs has been named the greatest radio programme of all time by a panel of industry experts. Feb 05, 2016 the 75th anniversary of desert island discs featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. Bill gates is to appear on desert island discs at the end of the month.
Bill gates speaks about his relationship with the late apple founder steve jobs and chooses a song in memory of their work together shaping the technology of the modern age, in an appearance on bbc radio 4s desert island discs on sunday. Bill gates is a famously private man who rarely gives interviews but well hopefully get to know him a little better when he appears on bbc radio 4s desert island discs this month. Listen to desert island discs, presented by kirsty young, on the bbc iplayer. Hardworking bill gates memorized license plates to. Take these 8 surprising songs and 1 book to a desert island. Desert island discs greatest radio show of all time. Bill gates talks in detail about his life from his schooldays onwards, and. Microsoft founder bill gates takes us deep into his remarkable history and propels us into the future of technology and philanthropy. But the radio program desert island discs has been going ever since, except for a brief hiatus, having interviewed more. Bill gates appears on bbc radio 4s desert island discs worlds richest man gets his disco on to queen and bowies under pressure kelly fiveash jan 31. Bill gates dedicates song by the beatles to genius steve jobs on. Bill gates dedicates song by the beatles to \genius. For his extra book bill gates chooses the better angels of our nature, by steven pinker. Microsofts cofounder, bill gates, has appeared on the longrunning bbc radio 4 show desert island discs.
For his book choice, gates would bring steven pinkers. The microsoft founder, who through his gates foundation has donated billions of dollars to global. Bill gates appeared on bbc radio 4s longrunning desert island discs show on sunday. Earlier this year, bill appeared on the bbcs radio program desert island discs. Until late september 2009, desert island discs could not be heard on the bbcs iplayer service, which allows most programmes to be heard up to a week after transmission. Gates chose the better angels of our nature by steven pinker as his book of choice. Bill gates was asked to choose the 8 records hed take. Bill gates for rare interview on desert island discs. These wholesome minor revelations emerged from mr gates interview on desert island discs, broadcast on sunday. The program invites guests to select the eight records they would take with them were they to be cast. Bill gates when melinda and i got married, willie nelson. The worlds richest man, bill gates, has said he is bothered by the lack of generosity in a world where preventable diseases kill millions every year. Stranded on a desert island with bill gates the washington post.
It then asks them to imagine being marooned and to name eight tracks, a book and a luxury item they would take with them to the island, and. Its a great show, and i had a blast taping a segment that aired on sunday. Bill gates speaks about his relationship with the late apple founder steve jobs and chooses a song in memory of their work together shaping the technology of the modern age, in an appearance on. On the desert island discs website, you can browse all the recordings since 1942. Every desert island discs castaway traditionally gets the bible and the complete works of shakespeare. One of my favourite bbc radio four shows is desert island discs. Bill gates honours david bowie on desert island discs. For his personal pick, philanthropist gates goes for steven pinkers the better angels of our nature. Show the ted interview, ep bill gates looks to the future 14 may 2019. Worlds richest man bill gates has opened up about his intense approach to work in a revealing interview. Doing the show got me thinking about music and the role it has played in my life.
Jan 15, 2016 bill gates, founder and ceo of microsoft, is seen in this sept. Bill gates has spoken of his relationship with incredible genius steve jobs, dedicating a beatles track to the late apple founder during an appearance on bbc radio 4s desert island discs. Bill gates is a hugely successful tech entrepreneur, philanthropist and. Billionaire and microsoft cofounder bill gates told a radio show on. Published in 2011, it reentered the bestseller list last summer after bill gates recommended it as a graduation present, calling it the most inspiring book ive ever read. Hardworking bill gates memorized license plates to monitor. Appearing on the bbcs desert island discs, the billionaire tech titan and philanthropist makes some illuminating musical choices. Its one of my desert island discsthe music id want to have if im ever stranded someplace. Bill gates reveals the 8 songs hed take with him to a desert island. The crazy thing bill gates used to do to monitor workplace. Its hard to believe that desert island discs has been on bbc radio for over 75 years even longer than just a minute. The five books on my endofyear list will help you start 2020 on a good note. Jan 30, 2016 bill gates recalls rivalry with genius steve jobs on desert island discs. Bill gates said he would take these 8 surprising songs and 1.
Jan 31, 2016 these wholesome minor revelations emerged from mr gates interview on desert island discs, broadcast on sunday. Check out bill gatess book recommendations, as well as podcasts and interviews featuring him. At the end of every show the guest is figuratively sent to the island with a copy of the bible and the entire works of shakespeare. Bill gates memorised his employees number plates to monitor. Feb 03, 2016 few anecdotes illustrate the relentless force of gates early will better than a detail he divulged in a recent radio interview for bbcs desert island discs program, which asks famous guests to. The microsoft founder and philanthropist appeared bbc radio 4. Bill gates to be castaway on desert island discs bt.
Robert sortoap guests on the show are invited to choose eight discs, a book and a luxury item to take with them as they are castaway on a mythical desert island. The better angels of our nature as his book for the island. The programmes website 22 stated that this was due to rights issues, as explained in the sunday times in 2006. Microsoft cofounder bill gates isnt known for giving personal interviews, but he will buck that trend during an appearance on the bbcs desert island discs later this month the businessman and. Bill gates and kirsty young on desert island discs. Desert island discs greatest radio show of all time bbc news. Bill gates recalls rivalry with genius steve jobs on desert. Microsoft founder bill gates talks in detail about his life to the bbcs kirsty young on this weeks desert island discs, on radio 4 from his schooldays to his latest work with the bill and melinda gates foundation to get rid of diseases that kill young children. I talked about music and a lot of other topics recently on the bbc radio show desert island discs. Desert island discs is a longrunning show on bbc radio 4 which asks each guest a straightforward question.
Bill gates would take these 8 songs to a desert island fortune. Heres what gates chose from willie nelson and ed sheeran to his favorite songs from. When it comes to the music hes taking to that desert island, gates listed david bowie, u2, ed sheeran and willie nelson, among others. Bill gates makes wholesome revelations on desert island discs.
Jan 31, 2016 every desert island discs castaway traditionally gets the bible and the complete works of shakespeare. The 75th anniversary of desert island discs featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. They can also have a book of their own choice and some important item. Kirsty young interviews entrepreneur and philanthropist bill gates. This is a place to discuss anything about the 70 year old radio 4 programme, from your favourite castaways to your own desert island discs. He sat at his first computer while still at school in seattle, wrote his first computer programme aged just and went on to cofound the company microsoft, becoming one of the key figures of the technological revolution. Bill gates recalls rivalry with genius steve jobs on desert island discs.
On the bbc radio show desert island discs, bill gates talks about music thats. Desert island discs is one of the best and longest running radio shows on the bbc the gist of the show is simple. Bill gates has appeared on the bbcs desert island discs, finally providing the answer to the question of what to give to the man who has. Bill gates makes wholesome revelations on desert island.
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