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Radio 4,23 Feb 1986,40 mins

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Selina Scott's first job was as a journalist in Dundee. Her move into television came after a three-year stint promoting the island of Bute. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her career and about the different challenges she faced with the News at Ten and Breakfast Time. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: The Lord Is My Shepherd by Glasgow Orpheus Choir Book: Hawk Moon by Sam Shepard Luxury: Hairbrush

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    City Of New Orleans
    City Of New Orleans
    Willie Nelson
  3. 2.
    The Lord Is My Shepherd
    The Lord Is My Shepherd
    Glasgow Orpheus Choir
  4. 3.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
    Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
    Ludwig van Beethoven