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Simon Weston

Sue Lawley's castaway is Falklands War veteran Simon Weston.

Nearly 14 years ago, the young Simon Weston set off to serve with his regiment in the Falklands War. On 8th June 1982 in Bluff Cove, his ship was bombed, most of his friends were killed, but he survived.

This week on Desert Island Discs, he'll be talking to Sue Lawley about that shattering moment, his subsequent rehabilitation and how his disfigurement has affected his life.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Book: Sharpe's Eagle by Bernard Cornwell
Luxury: Daily newspapers

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Apr 1996 09:05

Music Played

  • Men at Work

    Down Under

    • 18 Chart Hits Vol 4 - Various Artists.
    • Pickwick Music.
  • The Beatles

    She Loves You

    • The Beatles 1962 - 1966.
    • Apple.
  • Meat Loaf

    Bat Out Of Hell

    • Rock Anthems - Various Artists.
    • Dino.
  • The Band of the Welsh Guards

    The Rising Of The Lark

    • The Band Of The Scots Guards Vol 2.
    • Philips.
  • Billy Joel

    You May Be Right

    • Glass Houses.
    • CBS.
  • Gerry Rafferty

    Stuck In The Middle With You

    • The Very Best Of Gerry Rafferty.
    • Polygram.
  • Barry Stoller

    Match of the Day

    Conductor: Miek Vickers

    • Sporting Themes.
    • 成人快手.
  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Louis Armstrong

      What A Wonderful World

      • If I Only Had Time.
      • Old Gold.
  • Book Choice

    • Sharpe's Eagle - Bernard Cornwell

  • Luxury Choice

    • Daily newspapers

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Simon Weston

Broadcasts

  • Sun 31 Mar 1996 12:15
  • Fri 5 Apr 1996 09:05

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