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Robbie Coltrane

In memory of Robbie Coltrane. The actor was Sue Lawley's castaway in 1992.

In memory of Robbie Coltrane. The actor was Sue Lawley's castaway in Desert Island Discs in 1992.

He first became noticed in the early 1980s in television programmes such as The Comic Strip, The Young Ones and Saturday Night Live. After that he became an international star. He talked to Sue Lawley about, amongst other things, his love of Scotland, his passion for vintage cars and his fear of live performances.

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

Favourite track: Letter From America by The Proclaimers
Book: Lady In The Lake by Raymond Chandler
Luxury: Pencil and paper

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 14 Feb 1992 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sheep may safely graze (from Cantata No. 208)

    Soloist: Brenda Lucas, John Ogdon

    • Music For Two Pianos.
    • EMI.

  • Louis Armstrong

    When You're Smiling

    • The Great Entertainer.
    • EMI.

  • Anton Karas

    Harry Lime Theme (The Third Man)

    Performer: Anton Karas.
    • Anton Karas Zither Solos.
    • Decca.

  • Charlie Parker

    Koko

    • Boss Bird.
    • Official.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • The Proclaimers

      Letter From America

      • This Is The Story.
      • Chrysalis.

  • Gabriel FaurΓ©

    Sanctus (from Requiem)

    Soloist: Sheila Armstrong Choir: The Edinburgh Festival Chorus Orchestra: The Paris Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim

    • Faure: Requiem & Pavanne.
    • EMI.

  • The Lounge Lizards

    Harlem Nocturne

    • The Lounge Lizards.
    • EG.

  • Eurythmics

    Love Is A Stranger

    • Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This).
    • RCA.

  • Book Choice

    • Lady In The Lake - Raymond Chandler

  • Luxury Choice

    • Pencil and paper

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Robbie Coltrane

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Feb 1992 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 14 Feb 1992 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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