Christina Dodwell
Sue Lawley's castaway is explorer Christina Dodwell.
The castaway in Desert Island Discs is the explorer Christina Dodwell. Born in West Africa, she spent her early years running wild in the Bush. When her family returned to Camberley and the restriction of English boarding schools, Christina reacted by being expelled from a large number of them. She later ran away from the restrictions of London life in search of adventure on the African subcontinent, and she'll be talking to Sue Lawley about her subsequent travels, the exhilaration of the lone voyager, the joy and the fear.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: One Of These Days by Pink Floyd
Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Luxury: Pen and paper
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Music Played
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Miriam Makeba
The Click Song
- Miriam Makeba.
- RCA.
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Y T Phoon
Far Away Places
- Ethnic Sampler (Traditional Chinese Music).
- Sonoton.
Castaway's Favourite
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Pink Floyd
One of These Days
- Meddle.
- Harvest.
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King's College Chapel Choir
In The Bleak Midwinter
- O Come All Ye Faithfull.
- Argo.
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Édith Piaf
Les Amants D'Un Jour
- Edith Piaf - 25th Anniversary Vol. 2.
- Columbia.
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Kamchatka Singing
Private Tape
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Hubert Parry
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Lyricist: John Greenleaf Whittier.Choir: CBSO Chorus
- Classic Hymns.
- Conifer.
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Jules Massenet
Méditation (from Thaïs)
Soloist: Istvan Hajdu, Arthur Gramiaux
- Romantic Violin Vol 2.
- Philips.
Book Choice
The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran
Luxury Choice
Pen and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Christina Dodwell |
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 Mar 199412:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 11 Mar 199409:05BBC Radio 4
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