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Maureen Lipman

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actress Maureen Lipman.

Maureen Lipman is perhaps best known for her role in the television series Agony, but much of her work has been in the theatre. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her upbringing in Hull, talks about her penchant for acting in comedy and 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: Triple Concerto in D - 1st Movement by Ludwig van Beethoven

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 24 Jan 1986 09:05

Music Played

  • Alma Cogan

    Dreamboat

    • The Very Best Of.
  • Buddy Holly

    True Love Ways

  • Imagine

  • Joyce Grenfell

    First Flight

    • The New Joyce Grenfell.
  • Dory Previn

    Lady With The Braid

    • Mythical Kings and Iguanas.
  • Georges Bizet

    L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera) (from Carmen)

    Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: Paris Opera Orchestra

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Triple Concerto in C major - 1st movement

      Soloist: Oistrakh, Rostropovich Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • LΓ©o Delibes

    LakmΓ© Act 2

    Artist: Mady Mesple Orchestra: Paris Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • The collected works - Jane Austen

  • Luxury Choice

    • A parking meter & caravan

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Maureen Lipman

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Jan 1986 12:15
  • Fri 24 Jan 1986 09:05

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