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Ian Richardson

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Ian Richardson.

Ian Richardson has spent much of his acting career with the Royal Shakespeare Company. But, in recent years, he has made an impact on television in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Eyeless in Gaza and with his portrayal of Montgomery in Churchill and the Generals. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career 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: Henry V Suite - The Agincourt Song by William Walton
Book: Book of quotations
Luxury: Large supply of paper and pencils

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Fri 30 Sep 198309:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Nessun dorma

    Soloist: Jussi Björling

  • Glasgow Orpheus Choir

    An Eriskay Love Lilt

    Conductor: Sir Hugh Robertson

  • Édith Piaf

    Monsieur Lenoble

    • Edith Piaf.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 4 in G major - 3rd movement

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Noël Coward

    There Are Bad Times Just Around the Corner

  • Joseph Canteloube

    Chut, chut (from Songs of the Auvergne)

    Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles Orchestra: The Lamoureux Orchestra

  • Paul Phoenix

    Nunc Dimittis (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy)

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • William Walton

      Agincourt Song (from Henry V)

      Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton

  • Book Choice

    • Book of quotations

  • Luxury Choice

    • Large supply of paper and pencils

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestIan Richardson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Sep 198318:25
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 30 Sep 198309:05
    BBC Radio 4

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