Kenneth Williams
Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Kenneth Williams.
The castaway this week is Kenneth Williams who, for 40 years, has occupied a unique place on stage, screen and radio. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his long career which has ranged from working on radio classics like Hancock's Half Hour and Round the Horne to being a regular member of the cast in the Carry On films.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: 1st Movement from Spring Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Golden Treasury by Francis Palgrave
Luxury: Crate of Cologne
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Gabriel FaurΓ©
Barcarolle No.1 in a minor, Op.26
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Kathleen Ferrier
Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 'Spring' - 1st movement
Conductor: Vladimir Ashkenazy. Performer: Itzhak Perlman.
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Souzay/Baldwin
The Bluebird
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Serenade for Strings in C major
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Julian Bream
Adelita (from Three Mazurkas)
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Franz Schubert
Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major
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Johannes Brahms
Wenn ich mit Menschen (from Four Serious Songs, Op.121)
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Book Choice
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The Golden Treasury - Francis Palgrave
Luxury Choice
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Crate of Cologne
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Kenneth Williams |
Broadcasts
- Sun 26 Jul 1987 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 31 Jul 1987 09:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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