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Stephanie Beacham

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actress Stephanie Beacham.

Until recently, the actress Stephanie Beacham played the glamorous 'rich bitch' Sable in the American soap opera The Colbys. She has also appeared in the television saga Tenko. She's now returned to London to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she looks back on her life and career.

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

Favourite track: Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez
Book: The Ascent of Man by Dr Jacob Bronowski
Luxury: Photograph of children

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Mar 1988 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Aida

    Choir: Chorus Of Royal Opera House Orchestra: The New Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Riccardo Muti

    • HMV.

  • Willie Nelson

    Always On My Mind

    • Christopher.
    • Ronco.

  • Elton John

    Amoreeha

    • Elton John.
    • DJM.

  • Girl Of My Best Friend

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection' -5th movement

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmoniker Conductor: Lorin Maazel

    • CBS.

  • Commodores

    Nightshift

    • Motown.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ariel RamΓ­rez

      Misa Criolla

      Choirs: Los Fronterizos/Basilica del Socorro

      • Philips.

  • Joyce Grenfell

    Story Time

    • Starline.

  • Book Choice

    • The Ascent of Man - Dr Jacob Bronowski

  • Luxury Choice

    • Photograph of children

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Stephanie Beacham

Broadcasts

  • Sun 28 Feb 1988 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Mar 1988 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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