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Michael Parkinson's castaway is media mogul Lew Grade.

Lew Grade has been at the centre of British show business for more than 50 years. Now into his 80s, he still has a dominant role as film and television mogul. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his life and career and selects the music both to listen and dance to during his stay on the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Lo! Hear The Gentle Lark by Sir Henry Bishop
Book: The Antiquary by Walter Scott
Luxury: Crate of Montecristo cigars

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Fri 18 Dec 1987 09:05
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Sir Henry Rowley Bishop

      Lo! Hear The Gentle Lark

      Soloist: Amelita Galli-Curci

      • Pearl.

  • James P. Johnson

    Charleston

    Composer: Cecil Mack. Performer: Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.
    • Pops Remembers.

  • 脡dith Piaf

    Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

    • Portrait of Piaf.

  • Django Reinhardt

    Ol' Man River

    • The Immortal Django Reinhardt.

  • Dorothy Lamour

    On The Road To Morocco

    Artist: Bing Crosby Artist: Bob Hope

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Vissi d'arte (from Tosca)

    Soloist: Maria Callas

  • Ernesto De Curtis

    Torna A Surriento

    Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Conductor: Kurt Adler

  • The Beatles

    With A Little Help From My Friends

    • Parlophone.

  • Book Choice

    • The Antiquary - Walter Scott

  • Luxury Choice

    • Crate of Montecristo cigars

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Lew Grade

Broadcasts

  • Sun 13 Dec 1987 12:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Fri 18 Dec 1987 09:05
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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