John Boorman
Sue Lawley's castaway is film director John Boorman.
Favourite track: Symphony No 7 Second Movement by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Memories, Dreams and Reflections by Karl Jung
Luxury: Telescope
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Serenade No. 13 in G major 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' - 1st movement
Orchestra: The New Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
- EMI.
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Sir Herbert Brewer
Magnificat in D
Soloist: Richard Seal Choir: The Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Evensong from Salisbury Cathedral.
- Meridan.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 in A major - 2nd movement
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
- Symphonies Nos 7 & 8.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Arthur Smith
Duelling Banjos (Theme from Deliverance)
- Duelling Banjos - 20 Country Classics.
- Platinum Music.
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Miles Davis Quintet
Walkin'
- Bitches Brew.
- Golden Age Of Jazz.
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The Chieftains
Bonaparte's Retreat
- The Collection.
- Castle Communications.
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The New Tango Quintet
Mumuki
- Tango: Zero Hour.
- Pangaea.
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Richard Wagner
Parsifal Prelude
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Conductor: Herbet Von Karajan
- Parsifal.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
Book Choice
Memories, Dreams and Reflections - Carl Jung
Luxury Choice
Telescope
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Boorman |
Broadcasts
- Sun 2 May 199312:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 7 May 199309:05BBC Radio 4
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