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Jimmy Knapp

Sue Lawley's castaway is General Secretary of the RMT Jimmy Knapp.

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is Jimmy Knapp, General Secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his Scottish childhood, his poor, working-class background and his rise from signalman to one of the most powerful and controversial trade union leaders in the country. He'll also be discussing his views on public ownership, the future of Clause 4 and such personal matters as his Scottishnesss, love of Spain and his much-maligned dress sense.

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

Favourite track: Yesterday by The Beatles
Book: The Socialist Sixth of the World by Hewlett Johnson
Luxury: Case of 'Talisker' whisky

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 24 Feb 1995 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Kenneth McKellar

    Bonnie Lass Of Ballochmyle

    • Kenneth McKellar Sings Robert Burns.
    • Decca.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • The Beatles

      Yesterday

      • The Beatles 1962 - 1966.
      • Apple.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor - 2nd movement

    Soloist: Walter Gieseking Orchestra: The Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra

    • Mozart Piano Concertos.
    • Columbia.

  • Alexander Morton

    Man Was Made To Mourn

  • Grimethorpe Colliery Band

    Gresford

    • Hymns You Love.
    • Marble Arch.

  • A. Lara

    Granada

    Soloist: Placido Domingo Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Karl Heinz - Loges

    • Placido Domingo - Be My Love.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

    Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Claudio Abbado

    • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 4 - Romeo and Juliet.
    • CBS.

  • Wings

    Mull Of Kintyre

    • The Best Christmas Ever - Compilation.
    • Virgin.

  • Book Choice

    • The Socialist Sixth of the World - Hewlett Johnson

  • Luxury Choice

    • Case of 'Talisker' whisky

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Jimmy Knapp

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Feb 1995 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 24 Feb 1995 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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