Leo McKern
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Leo McKern.
Leo McKern tried various careers like engineering and art before he decided to become an actor. Although he now concentrates mainly on films and television, he did several seasons at the Old Vic and the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre after the war. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career and not forgetting his characterisation of Rumpole of the Bailey.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Serenade For Tenor Horn and Strings by Benjamin Britten
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Watercolours and hot-pressed paper
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Castaway's Favourite
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Benjamin Britten
Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
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Gaetano Donizetti
Don Pasquale Act 3
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Sergey Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet Act 1
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Lawrence Tibbett
Myself When Young
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
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Gregorio Allegri
Miserere
Performer: Roy Goodman. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Conductor: Sir David Willcocks.- The World of King’s.
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The Beatles
Help!
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Book Choice
Encyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
Watercolours and hot-pressed paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Leo McKern |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Apr 198418:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 4 May 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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