Desert Island Discs Revisited

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Desert Island Discs Revisited: Longplay: Jonathan Agnew

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Desert Island Discs Revisited, Longplay, Jonathan Agnew

4 Extra's extended edition.  Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew shares his choices.

4 Extra's extended edition.  Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew shares his music choices. With Kirsty Young. From February 2013.

Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew  reveals his castaway choices to Kirsty Young.

In a specially extended edition for BBC Radio 4 Extra, cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew shares his life story and explains his musical choices, book and luxury choices.

Known simply as "Aggers" to the army of fans devoted to BBC Radio's Test Match Special, his charm, knowledge and ready wit have gained him a place in the heart of anyone who loves the game.

His own infatuation began as a young boy at boarding school and along with his talent and determination it took him all the way to the top of the sport. He played for Leicestershire and England. His transition from the crease to the commentary box was cemented by one of the most memorable moments in broadcasting history - the notorious "legover" comment that prompted the legendary Brian Johnson to dissolve into helpless, prolonged giggles live on air.

He says "The great thing about our job is that you have no pre-conceived idea about what is going to happen - you have no script - the cricket is the script".

DISC ONE: Hubert Parry’s Jerusalem - Sean Ruane
DISC TWO: Dancing Queen - ABBA
DISC THREE: My Kind of Lady - Supertramp
DISC FOUR: Oliver’s Army - Elvis Costello
DISC FIVE: “Leg over” commentary (Test Match Special, 9/8/1991) - Brian Johnston & Jonathan Agnew
DISC SIX: Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
DISC SEVEN: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique” - Daniel Barenboim
DISC EIGHT: Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - George Michael & Elton John

BOOK CHOICE: City of Joy by Dominique Lapierre
LUXURY CHOICE: Lawn and mower with an endless supply of fuel
CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart

Producer: Leanne Buckle

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in February 2013.

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