David Linley
Sue Lawley's castaway is furniture designer David Linley.
This week the castaway on Desert Island Discs is Viscount Linley. The son of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon has always made a point of playing down his royal connections. Having set up his own company specialising in bespoke furniture, David Linley is now one of the country's most fervent advocates for modern craftsmanship. In conversation with Sue Lawley, he talks about his 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: Piano Concerto in C Minor K.491: 2nd Movement by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher
Luxury: A guitar
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Music Played
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Melody
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The Animals
House Of The Rising Sun
- The EP Collection.
- See For Miles.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor - 2nd movement
Soloist: Alfred Brendel Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
- Piano Concerto No.24 in C Minor.
- Philips.
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Serge Gainsbourg
Aux Armes Et Cetera
- Aux Armes Et Cetera.
- Philips.
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Elton John
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
- Love Songs.
- Rocket.
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Christy Moore
Ride On
- The Greatest Irish Album Ever.
- Telstar.
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Frank Loesser
Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat
Soloist: Don Stephenson Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra
- Guys and Dolls.
- That's Entertainment.
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John Lee Hooker
The Healer
- The Best Of Friends.
- Virgin.
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Book Choice
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The Art of Looking Sideways - Alan Fletcher
Luxury Choice
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A guitar
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sue Lawley |
Interviewed Guest | David Linley |
Broadcasts
- Sun 3 Feb 2002 11:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 8 Feb 2002 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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