Tom Sharpe
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Tom Sharpe.
Tom Sharpe spent much of his early career in South Africa doing social work, teaching and finally running a photographic studio, until he was deported. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his experiences in South Africa and how, after lecturing in History at Cambridge, he finally became a full-time novelist, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 20 in D MInor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury: Ton of snuff
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Music Played
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Lead Belly
Rock Island Line
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King Oliver
Tom Cat Blues
Artist: Jelly Roll Morton
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Miriam Makeba
The Retreat Song
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Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika
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Johnny Hodges
Hen Party Blues
Artist: The Dixieland Jug Blowers
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Helen Morgan
Bill
- Showboat.
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor
Soloist: Alfred Brendel Orchestra: The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro
Soloist: Frederika von Stade
Book Choice
The Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury Choice
Ton of snuff
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Tom Sharpe |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Nov 198418:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 9 Nov 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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