Bill Morris
Sue Lawley's castaway is trade unionist Bill Morris.
Sue Lawley's castaway this morning is the General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers' union, Bill Morris. As a small boy growing up in Jamacia, he bunked off school to play his favourite sport - cricket. His ultimate dream was to become one of the West Indies team. So how did he become leader of one of the biggest unions in the country?
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
Book: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
Luxury: Cricket bat signed by 'the three Ws' - Sir Frank Warrel, Everton Weeks and Clive Walcot
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Rhythm Kings
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
- Now That's What I Call Clean 2.
- BBC.
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Cleo Laine
Bill
- The Essential Collection.
- Sierra Records.
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Is This Love
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Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Gresford
- Hymns You Love.
- Marble Arch.
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Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons - Winter
Soloist: Nigel Kennedy Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
- Le Quattro Stagioni.
- EMI.
Castaway's Favourite
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Bette Midler
Wind Beneath My Wings
- Beaches (Original Soundtrack Recording).
- Atlantic.
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Jacqueline Dankworth and Field of Blue
An African Elegy
- Field of Blue.
- Hubba Dots.
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Hugh Masekela
Stimela (Coal Train)
- Hope.
- Woldly/Triloka Records.
Book Choice
Long Walk to Freedom - Nelson Mandela
Luxury Choice
Cricket bat signed by ‘the three Ws’ - Sir Frank Warrel, Everton Weeks and Clive Walcot
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Bill Morris |
Broadcasts
- Sun 22 Nov 199811:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 27 Nov 199809:00BBC Radio 4
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