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In memory of comedian and writer Barry Cryer

Michael Parkinson's castaway is comedian and writer Barry Cryer.

Barry Cryer is one of our best-known comedy writers who has, for 30 years, survived the quick-fire world that he sums up with the phrase "We don't want it good - we want it Monday". In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his career, both as performer and writer, and he also selects eight records to take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: Hoffnung by Hoffnung
Book: The complete works by J B Priestley
Luxury: Tape recorder with a cassette of recordings from home

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 27 Nov 1987 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band

    Bad Penny Blues

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Gerard Hoffnung

      Hoffnung

      • Timeless Hoffnung.

  • Mahalia Jackson

    Didn't It Rain?

    • Newport.

  • Gustav Holst

    Mars (The Bringer of War) From The Planets – Suite, op.32

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult

    • The Planets.

  • Jerry Reed

    Guitar Man

  • Little Richard

    The Girl Can't Help It

    • Baby Love.

  • The Animals

    House Of The Rising Sun

  • Carly Simon

    I Get Along Without You Very Well

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - J B Priestley

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tape recorder with a cassette of recordings from home

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Barry Cryer

Broadcasts

  • Sun 22 Nov 1987 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 27 Nov 1987 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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