Griff Rhys Jones
Sue Lawley's castaway is actor and writer Griff Rhys Jones.
Favourite track: Un Di Felice from Act One of La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Newspaper
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Aretha Franklin
Dr. Feelgood
- I Never Loved A Man The Way I Loved You.
- Atlantic.
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Giuseppe Verdi
Un di, felice (from La traviata)
Soloist: Angela Gheorghiu & Frank Lopardo Orchestra: Orchestra of Royal Opera House Convent Garden Conductor: Sir Georg Solti
- La Traviata.
- Decca.
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Bold As Love
- Axis: Bold as Love.
- Polydor.
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Bob Dylan
Simple Twist of Fate
- Blood on the Tracks.
- Polydor.
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Elvis Costello
Good Year For The Roses
- Almost Blue.
- IMP Records.
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Cowboy Junkies
Sweet Jane
- The Quentin Tarantino Collection.
- MCA.
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Giacomo Puccini
Act 3 Trio (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Juan Pons, Teresa Berganza & Jose Carreras
- Madam Butterfly.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Big Brother & the Holding Company
Piece Of My Heart
Singer: Janis Joplin.- Cheap Thrills.
- CBS.
Book Choice
The Pickwick Papers - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
Newspaper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Griff Rhys Jones |
Broadcasts
- Sun 11 Feb 200111:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 16 Feb 200109:00BBC Radio 4
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