Sir Adrian Cadbury
Sue Lawley's castaway is businessman Sir Adrian Cadbury.
The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is Sir Adrian Cadbury, for nearly 20 years chairman of the famous chocolate factory that bears his family name.
He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his Quaker background and his experiences of rowing for Britain in the 1952 Olympics, as well as discussing his views on the standards and values which dominate British business life today.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Symphony no 1 No 1 in C Major, Opus 21 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Dr. Johnson's Lexicographic Works by Dr Samuel Johnson
Luxury: Fibreglass sculling boat
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Prelude
Orchestra: City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
- The Dream Of Gerontius.
- EMI.
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Robert Schumann
Tr盲umerei (from Scenes from Childhood)
Soloist: Wilhelm Kempff
- Klavierwerke.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
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George Frideric Handel
L'allegro, il penseroso ed il moderato
Orchestra: The Bath Festival Orchestra
- Handel Water Music (Complete).
- EMI.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 1 in C Major
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
- Beethoven Symphonies 1 And 2.
- Philips.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Slow March (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Orchestra: The Regimental Band Of The Coldstream Guards
- Crown Imperial.
- Bandleader.
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King's College Chapel Choir
Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
- Christmas Music From Kings' College.
- EMI.
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Hector Berlioz
Les Francs-juges Overture
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
- Overtures.
- Philips.
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Edvard Grieg
Wedding day at Troldhaugen (from Lyric Pieces Book 8, Op. 65)
Soloist: Helge Antoni
- Grieg Piano Music.
- Etcetera.
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Book Choice
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Dr. Johnson's Lexicographic Works - Dr Samuel Johnson
Luxury Choice
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Fibreglass sculling boat
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Adrian Cadbury |
Broadcasts
- Sun 29 Jan 1995 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 3 Feb 1995 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 10 Dec 1995 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
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