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From David Bowie to Luciano Pavarotti. Singer Lulu shares her castaway choices with Michael Parkinson. From October 1987.

From David Bowie to Luciano Pavarotti.

Singer Lulu shares her castaway choices with Michael Parkinson.

Born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, Lulu recalls her upbringing in a Glasgow tenement and her subsequent career as a singer and actress.

She is still active and performing on stage – including 42nd Street and concert tours.

Lulu was awarded an OBE in 2000.

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 1987.

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