Radio 4 deserts tradition for Cullum

Pianist Jamie Cullum has made Desert Island Discs history by sitting at the piano and performing three of his favourite songs during the radio show.

It is the first time any guest on the show has played the chosen tracks personally, rather than a recording.

The musician, whose appearance on the show was recorded at the BBC Radio 4 More Than Words Festival in Bristol last weekend, played tracks including Elton John’s Tiny Dancer.