Rod Steiger
Sue Lawley's castaway is actor Rod Steiger.
Sue Lawley's guest this week is Rod Steiger. He talks about The Method, Marlon Brando and the depression which dogged him for nearly a decade. And he confesses why he couldn't go to the desert island without Frank Sinatra.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Send in the Clowns by Sarah Vaughn
Book: Complete book of poetry by e e cummings
Luxury: Self-contained external electric fan
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Kris Kristofferson
Help Me Make it Through the Night
- The Country Collection.
- Country Store.
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Frank Sinatra
One for My Baby
- The Columbia Years 1943- 1952.
- Columbia.
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Édith Piaf
La Vie en Rose
- The Very Best of Edith Piaf.
- Capitol.
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Judy Garland
The Man that Got Away
- This is Art Deco.
- Legacy.
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Sarah Vaughan
Send in the Clowns
Artist: The Count Basie Orchestra
- Send in the Clowns.
- Pablo.
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Harry Nilsson
Vine Street
- Nilsson Sings Newman.
- RCA.
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Ella Fitzgerald
My Funny Valentine
Artist: Billy May and his Orchestra
- The Incomparable Ella.
- Polydor.
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The Elizabethan Consort of Viols
Greensleeves
- Elizabethan Top 20.
- HMV.
Book Choice
Complete book of poetry - e e cummings
Luxury Choice
Self-contained eternal electric fan
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rod Steiger |
Broadcasts
- Sun 25 Jul 199911:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 30 Jul 199909:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 14 Jul 200211:15BBC Radio 4
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