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David Owen

Sue Lawley's castaway is leader of the Social Democratic Party David Owen.

To celebrate his 50th birthday this week, David Owen, leader of the Social Democratic Party, has rather rashly agreed to be castaway on Sue Lawley's desert island! It might not be the most relaxing way to mark a half-century, but Dr Owen is a passionate sailor, so the situation has its charms. He is also very keen on poetry and music, both of which will accompany him to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 21 in C - Slow Movement by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: His own anthology of poems
Luxury: A hot bath

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 Jul 1988 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Edward Elgar

    Enigma Variations

    • Elgar.
    • HMV.

  • Morriston Orpheus Choir

    We'll Keep A Welcome

    • A Festival Of Welsh Male Voice Choirs.
    • EMI.

  • Arthur Sullivan

    When I was a lad (from HMS Pinafore)

    Librettist: William Gilbert.

  • Peter Cook & John Cleese

    Interesting Facts

    • Sketch From The Secret Policeman's Ball.
    • Island.

  • Glenn Miller

    Little Brown Jug

    • The Very Best of Glenn Miller.
    • RCA Classics.

  • The Beatles

    Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

    • The Beatles 1967-70.
    • Apple.

  • Lotte Lenya

    Mack The Knife

    • Lotte Lenya Sings Kurt Weill.
    • CBS.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major - 2nd movement

      • Contour Red Label.

  • Book Choice

    • His own anthology of poems

  • Luxury Choice

    • A hot bath

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest David Owen

Broadcasts

  • Sun 3 Jul 1988 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 8 Jul 1988 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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