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Martin Clunes

Martin Clunes, star of Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly, is interviewed by Kirsty Young and chooses his eight Desert Island Discs.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the actor Martin Clunes.

He became a household name in the 1990s in the comedy "Men Behaving Badly" and, in the years since, has performed at The National Theatre, presented a number of natural history documentaries and become the gruff GP in the comedy drama "Doc Martin."

His prominent ears are among his trademarks and he reveals that early in his career he turned down an opportunity to have them pinned back. He said: "I just didn't fancy it - maybe I hadn't noticed them".

Record: Sailing - Rod Stewart
Book: Puckoon by Spike Milligan
Luxury: An electric guitar

Producer: Leanne Buckle.

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45 minutes

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Fri 23 Sep 2011 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • T. Rex

    Hot Love

    Composer: Bolan

    • T. Rex –Greatest Hits.
    • Universal.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Get Up, Stand Up

    Composer: Bob Marley,/Peter Tosh

    • Bob Marley & the Wailers: Africa Unite: The Singles Collection.
    • Tuff Gong.

  • Roxy Music

    Avalon

    Composer: Ferry

    • The Best of Roxy Music.
    • Virgin.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Chuck Berry

      Reelin’ and Rockin’

      Composer: Chuck Berry

      • The Best of Chuck Berry.
      • Universal.

  • Frank Zappa

    Doreen

    Composer: Frank Zappa

    • You Are What You Is.
    • EMI.

  • Rod Stewart

    Sailing

    Composer: Gavin Sutherland

    • The Best of Rod Stewart.
    • Warner.

  • Emily Clunes & her Friend Daisy

    Your Song

    Composer: Elton John

  • Fun Lovin’ Criminals

    We Have All the Time in the World

    Composer: John Barry/Hal David

    • Bag of Hits.
    • EMI.

  • Book Choice

    • Puckoon

  • Luxury Choice

    • Guitar

Credits

Presenter Kirsty Young
Interviewed Guest Martin Clunes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Sep 2011 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 23 Sep 2011 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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