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Radio 4,02 Nov 1986,40 mins

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Jeremy Irons first achieved international recognition as an actor for his performance in Brideshead Revisited on television. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood on the Isle of Wight, his London debut in Godspell, his appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company and his films, which include The French Lieutenant's Woman, Swann In Love and The Mission. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Irish Boy by Mark Knopfler Book: Construction manual Luxury: Camera and film

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
    Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
    Bob Dylan
  3. 2.
    They Didn't Believe Me
    They Didn't Believe Me
    Theatre Workshop Cast
  4. 3.
    All For The Best
    All For The Best
    Schwartz