Boy George
Sue Lawley's castaway is musician Boy George.
The castaway in this week's Desert Island Discs is someone who has experienced the delights of international stardom and acclaim, and the misery of failure when his fame turned sour and his popularity plummeted. The flamboyant Boy George will be talking to Sue Lawley about the ups and downs of his professional and private life.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: It Must Be Love by Madness
Book: Photograph album
Luxury: Radio receiver
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Marlene Dietrich
Blowin' In The Wind
- Sophisticated Ladies.
- Connoisseur Collection.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Madness
It Must Be Love
- Complete Madness.
- Stiff.
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The Pips
If I Were Your Woman
- 17 Greatest Hits.
- Motown.
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T. Rex
Life's a Gas
- T.Rex - The Singles Collection.
- Marc On Wax.
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Elisabeth Welch
Stormy Weather
- The Industrial Record Story.
- Illuminated.
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Ella Fitzgerald
When A Woman Loves A Man
- The Johnny Mercer Songbook.
- Verve.
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Shirley Brown
Woman To Woman
- Memphis Gold-The Very Best Of Stax.
- Stax.
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Tom Robinson
War Baby
- Hope and Glory.
- Castaway Records.
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Book Choice
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Photograph album
Luxury Choice
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Radio receiver
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Boy George |
Broadcasts
- Sun 22 Jan 1989 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 27 Jan 1989 09:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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