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Radio 4,20 Oct 1984,40 mins

Jonathan Lynn

Desert Island Discs

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Jonathan Lynn began his acting career in the Footlights at Cambridge University. From 1970 he also began directing plays and, for a while, he ran the Arts Theatre in Cambridge. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his diverse career, which includes a lot of writing for television, in particular the very successful series Yes, Minister. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Le Nozze Di Figaro Act 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Book: Collection of Jeeves & Wooster stories by P G Wodehouse Luxury: Pen and paper

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Serenade No. 13 in G major 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
    Serenade No. 13 in G major 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  3. 2.
    The Kid From Red Bank
    The Kid From Red Bank
    The Count Basie Orchestra
  4. 3.
    Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor
    Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor
    Ludwig van Beethoven