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David Linley

Sue Lawley's castaway is furniture designer David Linley.

This week the castaway on Desert Island Discs is Viscount Linley. The son of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon has always made a point of playing down his royal connections. Having set up his own company specialising in bespoke furniture, David Linley is now one of the country's most fervent advocates for modern craftsmanship. In conversation with Sue Lawley, he talks about his life and work and chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: Piano Concerto in C Minor K.491: 2nd Movement by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher
Luxury: A guitar

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45 minutes

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Fri 8 Feb 2002 09:00
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Music Played

  • Melody

  • The Animals

    House Of The Rising Sun

    • The EP Collection.
    • See For Miles.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor - 2nd movement

      Soloist: Alfred Brendel Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra

      • Piano Concerto No.24 in C Minor.
      • Philips.

  • Serge Gainsbourg

    Aux Armes Et Cetera

    • Aux Armes Et Cetera.
    • Philips.

  • Elton John

    I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

    • Love Songs.
    • Rocket.

  • Christy Moore

    Ride On

    • The Greatest Irish Album Ever.
    • Telstar.

  • Frank Loesser

    Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat

    Soloist: Don Stephenson Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra

    • Guys and Dolls.
    • That's Entertainment.

  • John Lee Hooker

    The Healer

    • The Best Of Friends.
    • Virgin.

  • Book Choice

    • The Art of Looking Sideways - Alan Fletcher

  • Luxury Choice

    • A guitar

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest David Linley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 3 Feb 2002 11:15
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4
  • Fri 8 Feb 2002 09:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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