George Carman QC
Sue Lawley's castaway is barrister George Carman QC.
The castaway in this week's Desert Island Discs is one of the country's most expensive and sought-after barristers - George Carman QC. A virtuoso of the courtroom, he has made his name successfully defending the famous - from former Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe to well-known show business names like Peter Adamson, Maria Aitken and Ken Dodd. He will be talking to Sue Lawley about his perception of the key to successful advocacy and making a definitive judgement on the eight records he would take to his desert island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Golden Treasury by Francis Palgrave
Luxury: Painting Of Grand Canal In Venice"
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D Major
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: The Philharmonia And New Philharmonia Orchestra
- Violin Concertos By Beethoven & Mendelssohn.
- EMI.
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Anne Shelton
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.
- Contour.
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Marlene Dietrich
Lilli Marlene
- The Great Standards.
- Decca.
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Ensemble: Chicago Symphony Chorus
- Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture.
- Decca.
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Édith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
- The Legendary Edith Piaf.
- Music For Pleasure France.
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Ken Dodd
Happiness
- His Greatest Hits.
- EMI.
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The Beatles
When I'm Sixty-Four
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
- Parlophone.
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Richard Addinsell
Warsaw Concerto
Soloist: Misha Dichter Orchestra: The Philharmonia And New Philharmonia Orchestra
- Warsaw Concerto.
- Philips.
Book Choice
The Golden Treasury - Francis Palgrave
Luxury Choice
Painting Of Grand Canal In Venice
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | George Carman QC |
Broadcasts
- Sun 24 Jun 199012:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 29 Jun 199009:05BBC Radio 4
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