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Lord Deedes

Sue Lawley's castaway is journalist Lord Deedes.

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is Lord Deedes. In a journalistic career spanning 70 years, Bill Deedes has witnessed and written about some of the most important milestones of the 20th century. He chooses eight records to take with him to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: God Bless Africa by George Fenton/Janas Gwangwa
Book: Original Prayer Book without any amendments
Luxury: Mister Trumper's aftershave

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45 minutes

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Fri 10 Aug 2001 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Flanagan and Allen

    Underneath The Arches

    • Hits of '32.
    • ASV.

  • Harrow School Boys

    Here Sir

    • Millennium Churchill Songs.
    • Abbas.

  • NoΓ«l Coward

    A Room With A View

    • HMV Recordings 1928-1953.
    • EMI.

  • Richard Addinsell

    Warsaw Concerto

    Soloist: Louis Kentner Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

    • Calling All workers.
    • Conifer.

  • Vera Lynn

    From The Time You Say Goodbye

    • The Decca Years.
    • Decca.

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    The Lark Ascending

    Soloist: Tasmin Little Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra

    • Symphony No.6.
    • Teldec.

  • Elton John

    Candle In The Wind (1997 Version)

    • Something About The Way You Look Tonight.
    • Rocket.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • George Fenton

      God Bless Africa

      Artist: Jonas Gwangwa

      • Cry Freedom Original Soundtrack.
      • MCA.

  • Book Choice

    • Original Prayer Book without any amendments

  • Luxury Choice

    • Mister Trumper’s aftershave

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Lord Deedes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Aug 2001 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 10 Aug 2001 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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