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John Boorman

Sue Lawley's castaway is film director John Boorman.

Favourite track: Symphony No 7 Second Movement by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Memories, Dreams and Reflections by Karl Jung
Luxury: Telescope

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 7 May 1993 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Serenade No. 13 in G major 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' - 1st movement

    Orchestra: The New Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer

    • Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
    • EMI.

  • Sir Herbert Brewer

    Magnificat in D

    Soloist: Richard Seal Choir: The Salisbury Cathedral Choir

    • Evensong from Salisbury Cathedral.
    • Meridan.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 7 in A major - 2nd movement

      Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler

      • Symphonies Nos 7 & 8.
      • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Arthur Smith

    Duelling Banjos (Theme from Deliverance)

    • Duelling Banjos - 20 Country Classics.
    • Platinum Music.

  • Miles Davis Quintet

    Walkin'

    • Bitches Brew.
    • Golden Age Of Jazz.

  • The Chieftains

    Bonaparte's Retreat

    • The Collection.
    • Castle Communications.

  • The New Tango Quintet

    Mumuki

    • Tango: Zero Hour.
    • Pangaea.

  • Richard Wagner

    Parsifal Prelude

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Conductor: Herbet Von Karajan

    • Parsifal.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Book Choice

    • Memories, Dreams and Reflections - Carl Jung

  • Luxury Choice

    • Telescope

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest John Boorman

Broadcasts

  • Sun 2 May 1993 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 7 May 1993 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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