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Michael York

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Michael York.

Michael York began his acting career with the National Youth Theatre, but his big break came when he successfully auditioned for the National Theatre at the Old Vic. He has appeared in many films, including Accident, Cabaret and Conduct Unbecoming. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he 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: Clarinet Concerto in A by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Luxury: Telescope

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40 minutes

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Fri 2 Mar 1984 09:05
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Music Played

  • Götterdämmerung Act 3

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • William Shakespeare

    Henry V Act 4, Scene 3

    Artist: Laurence Olivier

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Clarinet Concerto in A major

      Soloist: Alfred Prinz Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl Böhm

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Vissi d'arte (from Tosca)

    Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: Conservatoire Concerts Society Orchestra

  • Jack Buchanan

    Everything Stops For Tea

    • Come Out Of The Pantry.

  • Glynis Johns

    Send In The Clowns

    • A Little Night Music.

  • Richard Strauss

    Beim Schlafengehen (from Four Last Songs)

    Soloist: Kiri Te Kanawa Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: andrew Davis

  • Imagine

  • Luxury Choice

    • Telescope

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Michael York

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Feb 1984 18:25
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4
  • Fri 2 Mar 1984 09:05
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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