Terry Jones
Roy Plomley's castaway is Monty Python comedian Terry Jones.
Terry Jones first became well-known as one of the performers in Monty Python's Flying Circus in 1969. He had spent several years before that as a television script writer. More recently, he has been directing the Monty Python feature films, writing books and hosting a television chat show.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he discusses these multifarious activities 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: Five Salted Peanuts by Tony Pastor and his Orchestra
Book: The complete works by Geoffrey Chaucer
Luxury: Pencil and paper
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Tony Pastor & His Orchestra
Five Salted Peanuts
- Five Salted Peanuts.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Serenade No. 10 in B flat major for 13 Wind Instruments
Orchestra: London Wind Quintet and Ensemble Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Dr. Hook
The Wonderful Soup Stone
- Belly Up.
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Wiesmeyer and Stein
Duo For Two Violins In The Sixth Tone System
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The Beatles
Penny Lane
- Magical Mystery Tour.
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Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Ginette Neveu Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Issay Dobrowen
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Paul Simon
Something So Right
Castaway's Favourite
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Imagine
Artist: The Flux Fiddlers
Book Choice
The complete works - Geoffrey Chaucer
Luxury Choice
Pencil and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Terry Jones |
Broadcasts
- Sat 2 Jul 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 8 Jul 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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