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Radio 4,17 Nov 1984,40 mins

David Puttnam

Desert Island Discs

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David Puttnam, now a very successful film producer, began his career as a messenger boy. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes how he worked his way up and was able to create films like Chariots of Fire and Bugsy Malone, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D Major by Ludwig van Beethoven Book: The Wisden Anthology of Cricket by Benny Green Luxury: Goose-down pillow

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Violin Concerto in D Major
    Violin Concerto in D Major
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  3. 2.
    How Great Thou Art
    How Great Thou Art
    Elvis Presley & The Stamps
  4. 3.
    All My Loving
    All My Loving
    The Beatles