Gene Wilder
Sue Lawley's castaway is actor Gene Wilder.
When this week's castaway was a child his mother had a heart attack. Her doctor gave him two pieces of advice. "Never", he said, "get angry with her. And always try to make her laugh". This was to have a profound effect on his life; affecting both his career and his personal relationships.
Gene Wilder talks to Sue Lawley and remembers his starring roles in films like Blazing Saddles and The Producers.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Don't Explain by Nina Simone
Book: The Notebooks of Captain Georges by Jean Renoir
Luxury: Earl Grey tea
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Franz Schubert
Impromptu in E flat major, D899 No. 2
Soloist: Jeno Jando
- Schubert Impromptus (Complete).
- Naxos.
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Jacques Brel
La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
Artist: Jacques Brel
- C'est Si Bon (French Popular Songs Vol. 3).
- K West.
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Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
- Tender Love - 17 Romantic Love Songs.
- EMI.
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Oh Babe What Would You Say
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Franz Schubert
Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major
Orchestra: The Beaux Arts Trio
- Schubert: Piano Trio In B Flat Op.99 D. 898.
- Philips.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Nina Simone
Don't Explain
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood.
- Mercury.
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Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: The New Symhony Orchestra Of London
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Harry Groener
I Can't Be Bothered Now
Artist: The Original Broadway Cast Of Crazy For You
- Crazy For You - The Original Broadway Cast.
- Angel.
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Book Choice
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The Notebooks of Captain Georges - Jean Renoir
Luxury Choice
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Earl Grey tea
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gene Wilder |
Broadcasts
- Sun 2 Feb 1997 12:15±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Fri 7 Feb 1997 09:05±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Fri 1 Aug 1997 09:05±«Óãtv Radio 4
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