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Sue Lawley's castaway is actor and comedian Hugh Laurie.

Favourite track: Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
Book: A self-learn Italian book (slowly)
Luxury: Family photo album

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Sun 19 Jan 199712:15
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Muddy Waters

    I Want To Be Loved

    • Hard Again.
    • Blue Sky.

  • Max Bruch

    Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor

    Soloist: Pinchas Zukerman Orchestra: The London Philharmonic Orchestra

    • Brahms/Bruch - Violin Concertos.
    • RCA.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Tumbling Dice

    • Exile On Main Street.
    • Virgin.

  • Frank Sinatra & Count Basie

    Love Is The Tender Trap

    • Sinatra-Basie-An Historical Musical First.
    • Reprise.

  • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

    Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

    • Teenage Kicks - Various Artists.
    • Polygram TV.

  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold

    The Sea Hawk

    • Classic Film Scores.
    • Class.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Van Morrison

      Brown Eyed Girl

      • The Best Of Van Morrison.
      • Polydor.

  • Dr. John

    Me Minus You Equals Loneliness

    • The Ultimate Dr. John.
    • Warner Special Products.

  • Book Choice

    • A self-learn Italian book (slowly)

  • Luxury Choice

    • Family photo album

Credits

PresenterSue Lawley
Interviewed GuestHugh Laurie

Broadcasts

  • Sun 12 May 199612:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 17 May 199609:05
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 19 Jan 199712:15
    BBC Radio 4

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