Dennis Skinner
Sue Lawley's castaway is MP Dennis Skinner.
This week's castaway is Dennis Skinner MP. Recently described as the backbenchers' backbencher, he'll be talking to Sue Lawley about Parliament and politics and choosing eight records to accompany him on his solitary island adventure.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Daddy, What Did You Do in the Strike? by Peggy Seeger
Book: Let's Face the Music by Benny Green
Luxury: Bike
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Music Played
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Peter Dawson
If These Lips Could Only Speak
- The Very Best Of Peter Dawson - Songs Of The Homeland.
- World Records.
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Al Jolson
Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
- Sonny Boy.
- IMP.
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Lizbeth Webb
This Is My Lovely Day
Artist: George Guetary
- The Water Gipsies/Bless The Bride/Vivian Ellis.
- World Records.
Castaway's Favourite
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Peggy Seeger
Daddy, What Did You Do in the Strike?
Artist: Ewan Mccoll
- Daddy What Did You Do In The Strike?.
- Black Thorpe.
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Frankie Laine
I'm Gonna Live Till I Die
- Spotlight On Frankie Laine.
- Philips.
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John Lennon
Imagine
- Imagine.
- Parlophone.
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Stevie Wonder
I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Woman In Red Soundtrack.
- Motown.
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Barbra Streisand
If I Loved You
- The Album.
- CBS.
Book Choice
Let's Face the Music - Benny Green
Luxury Choice
Bike
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dennis Skinner |
Broadcasts
- Sun 7 Jan 199012:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 12 Jan 199009:05BBC Radio 4
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