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Radio 4,06 Aug 2000,45 mins

Sir Norman Wisdom

Desert Island Discs

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Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the actor and comedian Sir Norman Wisdom. His cloth cap and tight-fitting jacket became his screen trademark in the 1950s and 1960s and characters like Norman Pitkin won him fans all over the world. Sir Norman talks to Sue Lawley about a career that's spanned more than 60 years and chooses eight records to take with him the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Don't Laugh at Me 'Cos I'm a Fool by Norman Wisdom Book: Reach for the Skies by Sir Douglas Bader Luxury: Pot of stew with two dumplings

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Don't Laugh at Me 'Cos I'm a Fool
    Don't Laugh at Me 'Cos I'm a Fool
    Norman Wisdom
  3. 2.
    The Drinking Song
    The Drinking Song
    Mario Lanza
  4. 3.
    Follow a Star
    Follow a Star
    Norman Wisdom