Raymond Briggs
Roy Plomley's castaway is illustrator Raymond Briggs.
Raymond Briggs began his career as an illustrator after studying art at the Slade School. He first achieved fame through his picture books for children, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman, but has since moved into the adult world with When the Wind Blows, in which an elderly couple struggle to survive a nuclear attack.
As he told Roy Plomley when they met to choose his eight records, he has now turned this most recent picture book into a stage play.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: The Boogie Rocks by Albert Ammons Rhythm Kings
Book: The complete works by Beachcomber
Luxury: Billiard table with snooker balls and cue
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Better Get Hit in Yo' Soul
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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Big Fat Alice's Blues
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Hoagy Carmichael
Hong Kong Blues
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Joe Morello
Far More Drums
Castaway's Favourite
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Albert Ammons & His Rhythm Kings
The Boogie Rocks
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John Handy Quintet
Dancy Dancy
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Clark Terry-Bob Brookmeyer Quintet
I Want A Little Girl
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The Ornette Coleman Quartet
Blue Connotation
Book Choice
The complete works - Beachcomber
Luxury Choice
Billiard table with snooker balls and cue
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Raymond Briggs |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Jun 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 10 Jun 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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