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Radio 4,29 Sep 1984,40 mins

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John Hurt has built up a tremendous reputation as an actor, particularly for his performances in The Elephant Man, The Naked Civil Servant and Champions. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career, including his role in the new film version of 1984, 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: Bean Dubh Ab Ghleanna by Paddy Moloney Book: The complete works by Lewis Carroll Luxury: Pillow

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Backwater Blues
    Backwater Blues
    Lead Belly
  3. 2.
    Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major
    Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major
    Johannes Brahms
  4. 3.
    Love Is Teasing
    Love Is Teasing
    Dolly MacMahon