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Jimmy Tarbuck

Sue Lawley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Tarbuck.

This week Sue Lawley's castaway is the entertainer Jimmy Tarbuck. Originally from Liverpool, he began his career as a redcoat at Butlins holiday camp. He went on to become a compere at the London Palladium and fronted numerous comedy and game shows including 'Winner Takes All'.
In recent years he's returned to the stand up circuit and is a popular after-dinner speaker. He's also turned his passion for golf into a new venture with a series of videos on the world's best and worst courses.

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

Favourite track: Oh! My Beloved Father (O Mio Babbino Caro) by Giacomo Puccini
Book: The Essential Henry Longhurst by Henry Longhurst
Luxury: Own set of golf clubs and balls

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45 minutes

Last on

Fri 16 Jan 2004 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Giacomo Puccini

      O mio babbino caro (from Gianni Schicchi)

      Soloist: Frank Chacksfield (and his Orchestra)

      • Opera Golden Moments.
      • Eclipse.

  • The Beatles

    Love Me Do

    • Love Me Do.
    • Parlophone.

  • Little Richard

    Good Golly Miss Molly

    • Little Richard: 22 Greatest Hits.
    • Mercury.

  • Elvis Presley

    All Shook Up

    • Don't Be Cruel.
    • RCA.

  • Rod Stewart

    Your Song

    • Two Rooms.
    • Mercury.

  • Brian Johnston

    Cricket Commentary - Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ARCHIVE

  • Norah Jones

    Come Away With Me

    Composer: Norah Jones

    • Come Away With Me.
    • Parlophone.

  • Frank Sinatra

    My Way

    • My Way.
    • Reprise.

  • Book Choice

    • The Essential Henry Longhurst - Henry Longhurst

  • Luxury Choice

    • Own set of golf clubs and balls

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Jimmy Tarbuck

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Jan 2004 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 16 Jan 2004 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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