Dervla Murphy
Sue Lawley's castaway is cyclist and writer Dervla Murphy.
Favourite track: Triple Concerto in C Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Diary by Samuel Pepys
Luxury: A still (to distill berries, etc. into drink)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96
- HMV.
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Variations and Rondo on Schöne Minka, Op. 78
- Trios For Flute, Cello. Clement, Haydn & Hummel.
- Decca.
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Joseph Haydn
String Quartet in D minor, Op. 76/2 'Fifths' - 2nd movement
- Haydn: String Quartets.
- Decca.
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Paindu Gul
Babulala
- Folk Music Of Afghanistan.
- Lyrichord Stereo.
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Music of the Central Highlands
Ethiopian Church Music Volume 1
- Volume 1 Of The Music Of The Central Highlands.
- Tangent.
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Claudio Monteverdi
Pur ti miro (from The Coronation of Poppea )
- L'Incoronazione di Poppea.
- HMV.
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Albi
A Dance Tune From South West Madagascar
- Airs A Danser Pour Cithare Sud-Ouest De Madagascar.
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Triple Concerto in C major
- Sony Classical.
Book Choice
Diary - Samuel Pepys
Luxury Choice
A still (to distill berries, etc. into drink)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dervla Murphy |
Broadcasts
- Sun 17 Jan 199312:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 22 Jan 199309:05BBC Radio 4
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