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Bob Monkhouse

Sue Lawley's castaway is presenter Bob Monkhouse.

Sue Lawley's castaway this morning is the comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse. He began his career as a schoolboy writing jokes for established comedians. Later he became a gag writer for radio. But it was television which made his name. From the Golden Shot to Bob's Full House, he reckons he's hosted more than 27 different shows.

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

Favourite track: Adagio for Strings, Opus 11 by Samuel Barber
Book: The Adventures of Alice by Lewis Carroll
Luxury: Clarinet

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New Year's Day 1999 09:00
±«Óătv Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Frank Sinatra

    Stormy Weather

    • Embraceable You.
    • EMI.

  • Vaughn Monroe

    Racing With the Moon

    • The Best of Vaughan Monroe.
    • RCA Victor.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Pavane pour une infante défunte

    Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortellier

    • Ravel: Rapsodie Espagnole etc..
    • Chandos.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Samuel Barber

      Adagio For Strings

      Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Geoffrey Simon

      • Works by Strauss etc..
      • Cala.

  • Ain't She Sweet

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor - 4th movement (Adagietto)

    Orchestra: l’Orchestre de l’Academie de Sainte Cecile

    • Mort a Venise.
    • Sony.

  • Michael Feinstein

    You Are There

    • Forever.
    • Elektra.

  • You Have Cast Your Shadow on the Sea

    Performer: Bob Monkhouse and London Cast

  • Book Choice

    • The Adventures of Alice - Lewis Carroll

  • Luxury Choice

    • Clarinet

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Bob Monkhouse

Broadcasts

  • Sun 20 Dec 1998 11:15
    ±«Óătv Radio 4
  • New Year's Day 1999 09:00
    ±«Óătv Radio 4

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