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Anthony Andrews

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Anthony Andrews.

The castaway this week is the actor Anthony Andrews who, in 1981, won international acclaim for his portrayal of the doomed Sebastian Flyte in the television production of Brideshead Revisited. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his roles on the stage, on television and in films, and he also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: For Unto Us A Child Is Born by George Frideric Handel
Book: The complete works by Oscar Wilde
Luxury: Piano

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Apr 1987 09:05

Music Played

  • Jeremiah Clarke

    Trumpet Voluntary

    Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner

  • Stanley Andrews

    Sparks Fly Upwards

  • Elton John

    Your Song

  • Barbara Dickson

    MacCrimmon's Lament

  • Frank Sinatra

    Call Me Irresponsible

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • George Frideric Handel

      For unto us a child is born (from Messiah)

      Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra & Choir

  • Janis Joplin

    Mercedes Benz

  • Edward Elgar

    Enigma Variations - EDU

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - Oscar Wilde

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Anthony Andrews

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Apr 1987 12:15
  • Fri 10 Apr 1987 09:05

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