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General H Norman Schwarzkopf

Sue Lawley's castaway is the Gulf War General H Norman Schwarzkopf.

Favourite track: Battle Hymn Of The Republic by Howe-Steffe
Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Luxury: His dog, Bear

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40 minutes

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Fri 23 Jul 1993 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Bob Dylan

    The Times They are A-Changin'

    • Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits.
    • CBS.

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Nessun dorma

    Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti

    • Pavarotti's Greatest Hits.
    • Decca.

  • Les MisΓ©rables

    I Dreamed A Dream (from Les Miserables)

    Soloist: Patti Lupone

    • Les Miserables - Original London Cast.
    • First Night Encore.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • William Steffe & Julia Ward Howe

      Battle Hymn Of The Republic

      Choir: The Robert Shaw Chorale Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Robert Shaw

      • RCA LSC.

  • Peter O’Toole

    The Impossible Dream

    • Man Of La Mancha - Original Soundtrack.
    • United Artists.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony No 2 The Academic Overture

    Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

    • Symphony No 2.
    • EMI.

  • Billy Joel

    The Piano Man

    • Greatest Hits Vol 2.
    • CBS.

  • Aaron Copland

    Lincoln Portrait

    Soloist: Norman Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Leonard Slatkin

    • RCA Victor.

  • Book Choice

    • The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran

  • Luxury Choice

    • His dog, Bear

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest General H Norman Schwarzkopf

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Nov 1992 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 6 Nov 1992 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 23 Jul 1993 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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