Christabel Bielenberg
Sue Lawley's castaway is writer Christabel Bielenberg.
Favourite track: Deep River by Paul Robeson
Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Luxury: A comfortable chair
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John McCormack
I Hear You Calling Me
- Alan Keith Presents The Golden Years.
- BBC Radioplay.
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Franz Schubert
Der Doppelgänger (from Schwanengesang)
Soloist: Lotte Lehmann
- Lotte Lehmann.
- Artistico.
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Paul Robeson
Deep River
- A Lonesome Road.
- ASV.
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Felix Mendelssohn
O, for the wings of a dove (from Hear My Prayer)
Soloist: Aled Jones Choir: The BBC Welsh Choir
- The Best Of Aled Jones.
- BBC Radioplay.
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Franz Schubert
Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock), D965
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann
- Elisabeth Schumann Sings Schubert.
- HMV.
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Enya
How Can I Keep From Singing?
- Wea.
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Charles Gounod
Ave Maria
Soloist: Kiri Te Kanawa Orchestra: The Utah Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Julius Rudel
- Songs Of Inspiration.
- Decca.
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Georges Bizet
Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
Soloist: Nicolai Ghiaurov, Luciano Pavarotti Orchestra: The National Philharmonic Orchestra
- Your Hundred Best Tunes Vol 3.
- Decca.
Book Choice
War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy
Luxury Choice
A comfortable chair
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Christabel Bielenberg |
Broadcasts
- Sun 8 Nov 199212:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 13 Nov 199209:05BBC Radio 4
- Sun 21 Mar 199312:15BBC Radio 4
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