Peggy Makins
Sue Lawley's castaway is agony aunt Peggy Makins.
The castaway this week is Peggy Makins, better known as Evelyn Home, long-time agony aunt of Woman magazine. In conversation with Sue Lawley, she looks back on her life and career and also chooses eight records to take with her to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: A peal of 12 bells at Canterbury Cathedral by Sound Effects
Book: The biggest atlas in the world
Luxury: Little rosebush
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Eileen Fowler
As Young As You Feel
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Elsa Lanchester
London Calls
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Castaway's Favourite
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Sound Effects
A peal of 12 bells at Canterbury Cathedral
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Jack Payne and Chorus
Ain't She Sweet
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major
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Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Se tu m'ami, se sospiri
Soloist: Renata Tebaldi
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Franz Schubert
Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock), D965
Soloist: Elly Ameling
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Paul Robeson
Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass
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Book Choice
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The biggest atlas in the world
Luxury Choice
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Little rosebush
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Peggy Makins |
Broadcasts
- Sun 8 May 1988 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 13 May 1988 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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