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Radio 4,22 Oct 1989,40 mins

Colin Thubron

Desert Island Discs

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The castaway on this week's Desert Island Discs is novelist and travel writer Colin Thubron. Author of books on the Middle East, China and Russia, he will be divulging to Sue Lawley some of the delights and dangers of his many experiences, as well as sharing his passion for music. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Love Duet (from Creation) by Franz Joseph Haydn Book: A Year of Grace by Victor Gollancz Luxury: Scuba-diving equipment

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    O tu che in seno (from La forza del destino)
    O tu che in seno (from La forza del destino)
    Giuseppe Verdi
  3. 2.
    Ceremony Of Mevelvi Whirling Dervishes
    Ceremony Of Mevelvi Whirling Dervishes
    Dervishes
  4. 3.
    Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
    Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart