Dora Bryan
Michael Parkinson's castaway is actress Dora Bryan.
The castaway this week is the actress Dora Bryan whose career, spanning more than 50 years, has ranged from musicals to Shakespeare, review to restoration comedy and from farce to tragedy. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her long career.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Where Or When by Erroll Garner
Book: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
Luxury: Stuffed dog
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Music Played
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Cast Of Chorus Line
One
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Clarinet A La King
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Joe Loss and His Band
At The Woodchopper's Ball
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Judy Garland
Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries
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Perry Como
It Had To Be You
Castaway's Favourite
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Erroll Garner
Where Or When (from Babes in Arms)
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Barbara Cook
It's Better With A Band
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Norman Del Mar
Book Choice
Three Men in a Boat - Jerome K Jerome
Luxury Choice
Stuffed dog
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Dora Bryan |
Broadcasts
- Sun 15 Mar 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 20 Mar 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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