Jonathan Lynn
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and writer Jonathan Lynn.
Jonathan Lynn began his acting career in the Footlights at Cambridge University. From 1970 he also began directing plays and, for a while, he ran the Arts Theatre in Cambridge. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his diverse career, which includes a lot of writing for television, in particular the very successful series Yes, Minister.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Le Nozze Di Figaro Act 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Collection of Jeeves & Wooster stories by P G Wodehouse
Luxury: Pen and paper
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Serenade No. 13 in G major 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner
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The Count Basie Orchestra
The Kid From Red Bank
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor
Soloist: Solomon Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert Menges
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Jimmy Durante
I'm The Guy Who Found The Lost Chord
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Misrus Choir
Kur Giria Zaliuojo (Where The Forest Is Green)
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Paul Simon
Stranded In A Limousine
- Greatest Hits.
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Gemma Craven and Orchestra
Don't Play That Love Song Anymore
- Songbook.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro Act 1
Soloist: Giuseppe Taddel Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Book Choice
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Collection of Jeeves & Wooster stories - P G Wodehouse
Luxury Choice
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Pen and paper
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Jonathan Lynn |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 Oct 1984 18:25成人快手 Radio 4
- Fri 26 Oct 1984 09:05成人快手 Radio 4
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