Sir Hugh Greene
Roy Plomley's castaway is former Director-General of the BBC Sir Hugh Greene.
Sir Hugh Greene began his career as a foreign correspondent. During the war, he joined the BBC and was in charge of wartime broadcasts to Germany. After a variety of jobs, including that of Head of Emergency Information Services in Malaya conducting psychological warfare against the Communist guerrillas in the jungle, he was appointed Director-General of the BBC.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his fascinating life and 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: Forefathers by Edmund Blunden
Book: The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Luxury: Portable typewriter and lots of paper
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Music Played
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Dorothy Dickson With Orchestra
Dancing Time (from The Cabaret Girl)
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Dorothy Dickson With Orchestra
Ka-Lu-A (from The Cabaret Girl)
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Lilian Harvey With Orchestra
Just Once For All Time (Das Gibts Nur Einmal)
Castaway's Favourite
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Edmund Blunden
Forefathers
- The Poet Speaks.
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The Nazi Storm Troopers
Die Fahne Hoch (Raise The Banner)
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The Beatles
A Day In The Life
- Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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That Was The Week That Was
Sketch and Signature Tune
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Graham Greene
In Search of a Character (Excerpt)
Book Choice
The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Luxury Choice
Portable typewriter and lots of paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Hugh Greene |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Nov 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 25 Nov 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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