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Beryl Bainbridge

Michael Parkinson's castaway is novelist Beryl Bainbridge.

Beryl Bainbridge began her career as an assistant stage manager at the Liverpool Playhouse, and went on to become a writer. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her acting career, about how, through writing to fill in the time, she became a successful novelist, and about her painting. She also 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: Simple Little Melody by Oscar Straus
Book: The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Luxury: Old-fashioned diary with pens

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 14 Mar 1986 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Layton & Johnstone

    For Old Times' Sake

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Oscar Straus

      Only a simple little melody (from The Land without Music)

      Orchestra: Tauber and Orchestra

  • Margaret Whiting and Frank DeVol

    My Foolish Heart

  • Geraldo's Gaucho Tango Orchestra

    There's Something In Your Eyes

  • The Ink Spots

    Ring Telephone Ring

    • The Best Of.

  • Davey Arthur

    When You Were Sweet Sixteen

  • Richard Harris & Orchestra

    Didn't We?

  • George Melly and The Feetwarmers

    I Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl

    • Son of Nuts.

  • Book Choice

    • The Worst Journey in the World - Apsley Cherry-Garrard

  • Luxury Choice

    • Old-fashioned diary with pens

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Beryl Bainbridge

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Mar 1986 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 14 Mar 1986 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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