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Jeremy Lloyd

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Jeremy Lloyd.

As an actor, Jeremy Lloyd made his name playing the part of the archetypal English 'upper-class twit'. As a writer, his most recent success has been 'Allo 'Allo! In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his life and career and also 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: Indoor Games Near Newbury by Sir John Betjeman
Book: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
Luxury: Guitar

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 23 Jan 1987 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Eagles

    Hotel California

  • Yehudi Menuhin

    Sweeet Georgia Brown

    Artist: Stephane Grapelli

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Sir John Betjeman

      Indoor Games Near Newbury

      Artist: Sir John Betjeman

  • NoΓ«l Coward

    Let's Do It

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)

    Soloist: Kiri Te Kanawa Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Γ‰dith Piaf

    Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

  • Jack Buchanan

    Goodnight Vienna

  • Petula Clark & Nash Ensemble

    Fred and Marguerite

  • Book Choice

    • Three Men in a Boat - Jerome K Jerome

  • Luxury Choice

    • Guitar

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Jeremy Lloyd

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Jan 1987 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 23 Jan 1987 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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