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Dorothy Rowe

Sue Lawley's castaway is psychologist Dorothy Rowe.

This week the castaway on Desert Island Discs is the psychologist Dorothy Rowe, author of groundbreaking books on depression such as Choosing not Losing, Breaking the Bonds and The Courage to Live. Translated into 12 languages, her books have helped many people round the world learn about themselves. In conversation with Sue Lawley, she talks about her life and work and chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: Finale (Allegro vivace) by Franz Schubert
Book: The Oxford Companion to the Body by Professor Colin Blakemore
Luxury: A snorkelling suit with prescription goggles

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45 minutes

Last on

Fri 29 Mar 2002 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

    • Ella Fitzgerald sings Cole Porter.
    • Verve.

  • Harry Warren

    The Runaway Train

    Performer: Vernon Dalhart.
    • Junior Choice - Vol 1.
    • Music For Pleasure France.

  • Fred Astaire

    The Continental

    • Steppin out: Astaire Sings.
    • Verve.

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Just One Of Those Things

    • Ella Fitzgerald sings the Cole Porter Songbook.
    • Verve.

  • Theme From the Australian TV Programme 'Sea Changes'

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Sonata in C major

    Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz

    • Horowitz in Moscow.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished' - 2nd movement

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

    • Schubert: Symphonies No. 8 & 9.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Franz Schubert

      Finale (Allegro vivace)

      Orchestra: The London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult

      • Schubert: Great C Major Symphony No. 9.
      • EMI.

  • Book Choice

    • The Oxford Companion to the Body - Professor Colin Blakemore

  • Luxury Choice

    • A snorkelling suit with prescription goggles

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Dorothy Rowe

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Mar 2002 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 29 Mar 2002 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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