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Radio 4,17 May 1992,40 mins

Michael Grade

Desert Island Discs

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The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is television executive Michael Grade. As a member of the famous Grade dynasty, he grew up in the showbiz atmosphere of London's West End. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about being brought up by his formidable grandmother after his mother left him when he was very young; and about his career, which has taken him from Daily Mirror sports journalist to Hollywood producer, to the Controller of BBC1 and to his present position as the Chief Executive of Channel 4. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Beim Schlafengehen Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Luxury: Sports results

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    Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
    Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
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  3. 2.
    The Red Red Robin
    The Red Red Robin
    Billy Cotton & His Band
  4. 3.
    Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
    Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
    Gustav Mahler