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Ken Livingstone MP

Sue Lawley's castaway is politician Ken Livingstone.

Favourite track: Joe Hill by Paul Robeson
Book: The Myths of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Luxury: The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service

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40 minutes

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Fri 12 Mar 1993 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Tina Turner

    Paradise Is Here

    • Break Every Rule.
    • Capitol Records.

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)

    Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: Orchestra Of La Scala, Milan Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

    • Madama Butterfly.
    • EMI.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Paul Robeson

      Joe Hill

      • The Essential Paul Robeson.
      • Vanguard.

  • Marvin Gaye

    Abraham, Martin and John

    • Marvin Gaye And Smokey Robinson Love Songs.
    • Telstar.

  • Edward Elgar

    Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"

    Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra

    • Elgar; Enigma Variations.
    • EMI.

  • Arthur Lee & Love

    You Set The Scene

    • Forever Changes.
    • Elektra.

  • Joan Armatrading

    Warm Love

    • Show Some Emotion.
    • A&M.

  • Missa Luba

    Sanctus

    • The Missa Luba And Congolese Folk Songs.
    • Philips.

  • Book Choice

    • The Mists of Avalon - Marion Zimmer Bradley

  • Luxury Choice

    • The World Service

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Ken Livingstone

Broadcasts

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

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