Margaret Drabble
Sue Lawley's castaway is writer Margaret Drabble.
Favourite track: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - (from Messiah) by George Frideric Handel
Book: Old Wives Tale by Arnold Bennett
Luxury: Painting by Maurice Cockerill - Ariadne's Thread
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Johannes Brahms
Serenade No. 1 in D major
Orchestra: BRT Philharmonic Orchestra of Brussels
- Serenades by Brahms.
- Naxos.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen
Soloist: Ernst Haefliger Orchestra: Munich-Bach Orchestra
- St Mathew Passion.
- Archiv.
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Pearl Bailey
Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum
- Carmen Jones Soundtrack.
- RCA.
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Max Adrian
The Best of All Possible Worlds
- Candide - Original Broadway.
- Sony.
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Alan Price
Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear
- Jukebox Collection.
- Old Gold.
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 4 in A minor
Orchestra: Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Sibelius - Symphony No. 4.
- Chandos.
Castaway's Favourite
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George Frideric Handel
I know that my Redeemer liveth (from Messiah)
Soloist: Isobel Baillie Orchestra: Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
- Handel's Messiah.
- Dutton Laboratories.
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Claudio Monteverdi
Pur ti miro (from The Coronation of Poppea )
Soloist: Danielle Borst & Guillemette Laurens
- L'Incoronazione di Poppea.
- Harmonia Mundi.
Book Choice
Old Wives Tale - Arnold Bennett
Luxury Choice
Painting by Maurice Cockerill - Ariadne’s Thread
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Margaret Drabble |
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 May 200111:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 11 May 200109:00BBC Radio 4
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