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Chris Tarrant

Sue Lawley's castaway is broadcaster Chris Tarrant.

Favourite track: Tequila Sunrise by Eagles
Book: The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Luxury: A lucky sixpence

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Fri 27 Apr 200109:00
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Stanley Myers

    Cavatina (The Deer Hunter)

    Performer: John Williams.
    • Soundtrack of Deer Hunter.
    • Capitol.

  • The Beatles

    A Day In The Life

    • Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Parlophone.

  • The Moody Blues

    Nights in White Satin

    • That Loving Feelings.
    • Dino.

  • Four Bucketeers

    Bucket of Water Song

    • Tiswas Presents Four Bucketeers.
    • CBS.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Eagles

      Tequila Sunrise

      • The Best of Eagles.
      • Asylum.

  • Eric Clapton

    Tears in Heaven

    • Rush - Original Film Soundtrack.
    • Reprise.

  • Phil Collins

    Another Day In Paradise

    • But Seriously.
    • Virgin.

  • Robbie Williams

    Angels

    • Smash HIts 98.
    • Virgin.

  • Book Choice

    • The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris

  • Luxury Choice

    • A lucky sixpence

Credits

PresenterSue Lawley
Interviewed GuestChris Tarrant

Broadcasts

  • Sun 22 Apr 200111:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 27 Apr 200109:00
    BBC Radio 4

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