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Radio 4,09 Mar 1986,40 mins

Beryl Bainbridge

Desert Island Discs

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Beryl Bainbridge began her career as an assistant stage manager at the Liverpool Playhouse, and went on to become a writer. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her acting career, about how, through writing to fill in the time, she became a successful novelist, and about her painting. She also 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: Simple Little Melody by Oscar Straus Book: The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard Luxury: Old-fashioned diary with pens

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    For Old Times' Sake
    For Old Times' Sake
    Layton & Johnstone
  3. 2.
    Only a simple little melody (from The Land without Music)
    Only a simple little melody (from The Land without Music)
    Oscar Straus
  4. 3.
    My Foolish Heart
    My Foolish Heart
    Margaret Whiting and Frank DeVol