Michael Green
Sue Lawley's castaway is chairman of Carlton Michael Green.
This week the castaway on Desert Island Discs is Michael Green. As Chairman of Carlton Communications he is one of the most powerful men in British television and the driving force behind digital TV. In conversation with Sue Lawley, he talks about his life and work and chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Jersualem by Vangelis
Book: The Complete Works by Sigmund Freud
Luxury: Digital TV
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Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way
- Greatest Hits.
- Warner Brothers.
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Édith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
- The Very Best Of Edith Piaf.
- Capitol Records.
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MCA Orchestra
Godfather Waltz
- Godfather Soundtrack.
- MCA.
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The Best
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Pietro Mascagni
Intermezzo (from Cavalleria rusticana)
Orchestra: The Orchestra Of La Scala Milan Conductor: George Pretre
- Cavalleria Rusticana.
- Philips.
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Giacomo Puccini
Che gelida manina (Your tiny hand is frozen) (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti Orchestra: The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
- La Boheme.
- Decca.
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Mirellia Freni Conductor: Herbert von Karajan Orchestra: The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
- Puccini, Verdi-Bellini-Rossini -Handel.
- Decca.
Castaway's Favourite
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Vangelis
Jerusalem
Choir: The Ambrosian Singers Conductor: John McCarthy
- Chariots of Fire.
- Polydor.
Book Choice
The Complete Works - Sigmund Freud
Luxury Choice
Digital TV
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Green |
Broadcasts
- Sun 16 May 199911:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 21 May 199909:00BBC Radio 4
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