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Dame Edna Everage

Sue Lawley's castaway is comedian Dame Edna Everage.

Favourite track: I Feel Pretty by Kiri Te Kanawa
Book: Filofax
Luxury: Madge Allsop

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40 minutes

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Fri 22 Jul 1988 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Nellie Melba

    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

    • Australian Singers Of Reknown.
    • EMI.

  • Joan Sutherland

    If I Had A Talking Picture Of You

    • Talking Pictures.
    • Decca.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Kiri Te Kanawa

      I Feel Pretty

      • My Favourite Things.
      • Imp.

  • Marcellus Schiffer

    Sex Appeal

    • Die Damen Von Der Alten.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Gracie Fields

    Wish Me Luck

    • The Gracie Fields Story.
    • EMI.

  • Vera Lynn

    A Little King Without A Crown

    • 20 Golden Greats.
    • Dejavu.

  • Deanna Durbin

    It's Raining Sunbeams

    • New Faces.
    • Decca.

  • Barry Humphries

    My Bridesmaid and I

    • The Sound Of Edna.
    • Charisma.

  • Book Choice

    • Filofax

  • Luxury Choice

    • Madge Allsop

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Dame Edna Everage

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Jul 1988 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 22 Jul 1988 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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