Martin Bell
Sue Lawley's castaway is journalist and politician Martin Bell.
This week Sue Lawley's castaway is Martin Bell, who, after a distinguished career as a BBC foreign correspondent, became the Independent MP for Tatton in 1997. With politics now behind him, he tastes life on a mythical desert island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Amazing Grace by Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Book: Corduroy (his father's first book) by Adrian Bell
Luxury: A barrel of Adnam's Ale brewed in Suffolk
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Vedran Smailovic
Memento Mori Albinoni's Adagio
- Sarajevo Belfast.
- Appleseed.
Castaway's Favourite
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Amazing Grace
- Best Scottish Album in the World.
- Virgin.
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Phil Hammond
The Foggy, Foggy Dew
- The Folk Songs of Britain Vol 2.
- Topic.
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Mahalia Jackson
Rock of Ages
- The Power and the Glory.
- Philips.
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Willie Nelson
On The Road Again
- The Collection.
- Castle.
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Paul Simon
Under African Skies
- Rock The Planet.
- Polygram TV.
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Stuart Burrows
The Lost Chord
Artist: The Ambrosian Singers
- Favourite Sacred Songs.
- Decca.
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True Tones
Foreign Journalist's Calypso
Book Choice
Corduroy (his father’s first book) - Adrian Bell
Luxury Choice
A barrel of Adnam’s Ale brewed in Suffolk
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Martin Bell |
Broadcasts
- Sun 15 Jul 200111:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 20 Jul 200109:00BBC Radio 4
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