Wendy Richard
Sue Lawley's castaway is actress Wendy Richard.
The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the actress Wendy Richard, one of the best-known faces on British television.
She'll be talking to Sue Lawley about a career which started with the Arthur Haines show in the 60s, and took her through a whole series of long-running television programmes - The Newcomers, Are You Being Served? and its sequel Grace and Favour. However, it was 10 years ago that she took the part which was to bring her her greatest popularity - Pauline Fowler in EastEnders.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Land Of Hope And Glory by Edward Elgar/Benson
Book: Wilt by Tom Sharpe
Luxury: Tapestry to make
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Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: The BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir Charles Groves
- Last Night Of The Proms - Highlights.
- BBC Records.
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Glenn Miller
In The Mood
- Moonlight Seranade.
- Bluebird.
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Winchester Cathedral Choir
Jerusalem
- Winchester Cathedral With Bournemouth S.Orch..
- Argo.
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Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards
Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?
- TV Classics.
- Castle Communications.
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Léo Delibes
Flower Duet (from Lakmé)
Soloist: Jane Berbie, Joan Sutherland
- Delibes: Lakme.
- Decca.
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Maurice Ravel
Bolero
Orchestra: The London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Andrew Litton
- Ravel Bolero - The London Philharmonic.
- Virgin Classics.
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Arthur Wood
Barwick Green (The Archers' Theme Tune]
Orchestra: New Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Jay Wilbur.- Archive Collection - Volume 1.
- Cavendish Music.
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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir
Rule Britannia
- The Best Of British.
- EMI.
Book Choice
Wilt - Tom Sharpe
Luxury Choice
Tapestry to make
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Wendy Richard |
Broadcasts
- Sun 9 Jul 199512:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 14 Jul 199509:05BBC Radio 4
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