Victoria Wood
Michael Parkinson's castaway is comedian and musician Victoria Wood.
Comedienne, musician and playwright are just three of the talents of Victoria Wood. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she outlines her career to date from its humble beginnings with the Rochdale Youth Theatre to having her own show on television. She also 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: African Ripples by Fats Waller
Book: The collected works by Arthur Marshall
Luxury: Cinema organ
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Eric Coates
Saxo-Rhapsody
Soloist: Jack Brymer Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
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Sergey Prokofiev
Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor - 3rd movement
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Castaway's Favourite
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Fats Waller
African Ripples
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Ian Dury & the Blockheads
Inbetweenies
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George Gershwin
Piano Concerto in F major
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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No毛l Coward
Let's Do It
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Bunny Berigan
In A Mist
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The Weather Girls
Lock Me Up
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Book Choice
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The collected works - Arthur Marshall
Luxury Choice
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Cinema organ
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Victoria Wood |
Broadcasts
- Sun 8 Feb 1987 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 13 Feb 1987 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 20 Dec 1987 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Christmas Day 1987 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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