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Jane Lapotaire

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actress Jane Lapotaire.

Jane Lapotaire's first great success as an actress was with her portrayal of Edith Piaf. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her difficult childhood in a foster home, how she became an actress with the Royal Shakespeare Company and she chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: Concerto in C For Oboes, Clarinets and String Orchestra by Antonio Vivaldi
Book: The I Ching
Luxury: Pencils and paper

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 22 Aug 1986 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Antonio Vivaldi

      Concerto for Oboes, Clarinets in C major

      Soloist: Shiani, Gerbi, Vertuosi Conductor: Piero Santi

  • The Supremes

    The Happening

    • Motown Hits of Gold.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)

    Artist: The Roches

  • Giacomo Puccini

    La Rondine

    Soloist: Leontyne Price Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Oliviero de Fabriths

  • Imagine

  • Alain Goraguer et son ensemble

    Si Tu T'Imagines

    • Les granes Chansons de Juliette Greco.

  • Billy Connolly

    Glasgow Accents

  • Alessandro Marcello

    Oboe Concerto in C Minor

    Orchestra: Philharmonia String Orchestra Conductor: Walter Susskind

  • Book Choice

    • The I Ching

  • Luxury Choice

    • Pencils and paper

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Jane Lapotaire

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Aug 1986 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 22 Aug 1986 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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