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Susan George

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actress Susan George.

The actress Susan George began her career as a child appearing in television plays and series; her subsequent film career stretches back some 20 years. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her roles on stage and screen and also her latest involvement in production and writing.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye by Ella Fitzgerald
Book: Will You Be My Friend? by James Kavanaugh
Luxury: Four poster bed

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 21 Aug 1987 09:05
主播大秀 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Danny Kaye

    The Five Pennies

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ella Fitzgerald

      Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

  • Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II

    The Sound of Music

    Soloist: Christopher Plummer

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Sempre libera (from La traviata)

    Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles

  • Peter Allen

    Quiet Please, There's A Lady On Stage

  • Cleo Laine

    He Was Beautiful

    Artist: John Williams

  • Gruber/Mohr

    Stille Nacht

    Choir: Vienna Boys' Choir

  • The Beatles

    You've Got To Hide Your Love Away

    • Help!.

  • Book Choice

    • Will You Be My Friend? - James Kavanaugh

  • Luxury Choice

    • Four poster bed

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Susan George

Broadcasts

  • Sun 16 Aug 1987 12:15
    主播大秀 Radio 4
  • Fri 21 Aug 1987 09:05
    主播大秀 Radio 4

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