Anthony Andrews
Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Anthony Andrews.
The castaway this week is the actor Anthony Andrews who, in 1981, won international acclaim for his portrayal of the doomed Sebastian Flyte in the television production of Brideshead Revisited. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his roles on the stage, on television and in films, and he also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: For Unto Us A Child Is Born by George Frideric Handel
Book: The complete works by Oscar Wilde
Luxury: Piano
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Music Played
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Jeremiah Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner
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Stanley Andrews
Sparks Fly Upwards
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Elton John
Your Song
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Barbara Dickson
MacCrimmon's Lament
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Frank Sinatra
Call Me Irresponsible
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Castaway's Favourite
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George Frideric Handel
For unto us a child is born (from Messiah)
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra & Choir
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Janis Joplin
Mercedes Benz
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Edward Elgar
Enigma Variations - EDU
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult
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Book Choice
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The complete works - Oscar Wilde
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Anthony Andrews |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Apr 1987 12:15成人快手 Radio 4
- Fri 10 Apr 1987 09:05成人快手 Radio 4
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