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4 Extra Debut. From Otis Redding to Edward Elgar. Acclaimed film director Alan Parker shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2000.

From Otis Redding to Edward Elgar.

Acclaimed film director Alan Parker shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.

When Alan's Bugsy Malone came out in 1975, it marked the beginning of a very successful and sometimes controversial career.

Films like Midnight Express, Fame and The Commitments underlined his versatility - winning him countless awards all over the world.

Desert Island Discs was created by Roy Plomley.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.

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