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Radio 4,17 Aug 1986,40 mins

Jane Lapotaire

Desert Island Discs

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Jane Lapotaire's first great success as an actress was with her portrayal of Edith Piaf. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her difficult childhood in a foster home, how she became an actress with the Royal Shakespeare Company and she chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Concerto in C For Oboes, Clarinets and String Orchestra by Antonio Vivaldi Book: The I Ching Luxury: Pencils and paper

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Concerto for Oboes, Clarinets in C major
    Concerto for Oboes, Clarinets in C major
    Antonio Vivaldi
  3. 2.
    The Happening
    The Happening
    The Supremes
  4. 3.
    Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
    Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
    George Frideric Handel