Norman Rodway has always been stage-struck: he has vivid memories of taking part in The Gondoliers during his childhood in Ireland. Since joining the Royal Shakespeare Company he's played many leading parts, including a memorable Richard III , and appeared regularly in films and television. Music keeps him sane, he says, and he has a weakness for the piano: his choice of records this afternoon includes HOROWITZ playing Scarlatti, SCHNABEL playing Mozart, KEMPFF playing Schubert, and CORTOT playing Chopin. I Norman Rodway stars in Tycoon, which begins on Monday BBC1 7.20 pm. feature; page 4)