Antony Sher
Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Antony Sher.
The actor Anthony Sher became well-known to television audiences when he took the lead in The History Man and has established a special talent for Shakespeare, in particular Richard the Third. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his upbringing in South Africa and his subsequent career in the British theatre.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti
Book: Blank sketchbook or journal
Luxury: Pens, charcoal, paints
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Poppie Nongena
Amen
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Soave sia il vento (from Cosi fan tutte)
Soloist: Lucia Popp
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Ry Cooder
Paris, Texas
Artist: Original Soundtrack
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Castaway's Favourite
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Gaetano Donizetti
Lucia di Lammermoor
Soloist: Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti
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Edward Elgar
Introduction and Allegro for Strings
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vernon Handley
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Paul Simon
The Boy In The Bubble
- Graceland.
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Charles Gounod
Sanctus (from Saint Cecilia Mass)
Soloist: Kiri Te Kanawa
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Giuseppe Verdi
Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) (from Nabucco)
Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker and Staatsopernchor
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Book Choice
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Blank sketchbook or journal
Luxury Choice
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Pens, charcoal, paints
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Antony Sher |
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 Dec 1987 12:15成人快手 Radio 4
- Fri 11 Dec 1987 09:05成人快手 Radio 4
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