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David Puttnam

Roy Plomley's castaway is producer David Puttnam.

David Puttnam, now a very successful film producer, began his career as a messenger boy. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes how he worked his way up and was able to create films like Chariots of Fire and Bugsy Malone, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Wisden Anthology of Cricket by Benny Green
Luxury: Goose-down pillow

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 23 Nov 1984 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Violin Concerto in D Major

      Soloist: Anne-Sophie Mutter Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Elvis Presley & The Stamps

    How Great Thou Art

    • Elvis Live in Memphis.

  • The Beatles

    All My Loving

    • Beatles Ballads.

  • Buddy Holly

    True Love Ways

    • Love Songs.

  • Cliff Edwards

    When You Wish Upon a Star

    • Pinocchio.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Clarinet Concerto in A major

    Soloist: Jack Brymer Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E Minor

    Soloist: Jacqueline du Pre Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 9 in D major

    Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Leonard Bernstein

  • Book Choice

    • The Wisden Anthology of Cricket - Benny Green

  • Luxury Choice

    • Goose-down pillow

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest David Puttnam

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 Nov 1984 18:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 23 Nov 1984 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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