Gorden Kaye
Sue Lawley's castaway is actor Gorden Kaye.
The castaway on Desert Island Discs this week is actor Gorden Kaye. Lovers of British situation comedy knew him a long time ago as a familiar supporting figure in It Ain't Half Hot, Mum and Are You Being Served?, but for most people he has only one part: that of the French cafe owner Rene Artois in 'Allo 'Allo. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his childhood years in Yorkshire, his love of comedy and natural talent for it, and the loyalty of his audience through good and bad times.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Hallelujah Chorus by George Frideric Handel
Book: This Is Your Life by Gorden Kaye
Luxury: A clock given to him for turning on the Oxford lights
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Music Played
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Stephen Sondheim
What Would We Do Without You
Artist: The Cast of Company
- Company Soundtrack.
- Columbia.
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Castaway's Favourite
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: The Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Conductor: Charles MacKerras Ensemble: The Huddersfield Choral Society
- RPO.
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The Beatles
Help!
- Help!.
- Parlophone.
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The Beach Boys
God Only Knows
- Beach Boys.
- EMI.
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Julia McKenzie
Broadway Baby
- Side By Side.
- RCA Classics.
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Claude Debussy
Prélude à l'après midi d'un faune
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
- EMI.
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Rose Marie
Just One More Chance
- Just One More Chance.
- Telstar.
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Stephen Sondheim
Losing My Mind
Soloist: Barbara Cook Orchestra: The New York Philharmonic Conductor: Paul Gemignani
- Follies.
- RCA Classics.
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Book Choice
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This Is Your Life - Gorden Kaye
Luxury Choice
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A clock given to him for turning on the Oxford lights
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sue Lawley |
Interviewed Guest | Gorden Kaye |
Broadcasts
- Sun 22 Dec 1991 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 27 Dec 1991 09:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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