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Desert Island Discs

Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

Desert Island Discs: Terence Stamp

28/06/1987

Terence Stamp

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Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Terence Stamp

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Terence Stamp.

When he made his film debut in Billy Budd, Terence Stamp was described as "the most beautiful man in the world". His portrayal of Sergeant Troy in Far From the Madding Crowd brought him further fame, yet he has plotted a somewhat lonely and mysterious path through life. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his early life in the East End of London, and also 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: Music In The World Of Islam by Trad
Book: The Joy of Cooking
Luxury: Duvet

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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke’s weekly talks on American life, history and politics from 1946 – 2004.

Alistair Cooke’s weekly talks on American life, history and politics, as broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from 1946 – 2004.

Alistair Cooke’s weekly talks on American life, history and politics. Over 900 programmes, as broadcast from 1946 – 2004.

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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: A surfeit of scandal

08/06/2014

A surfeit of scandal

BBC Radio 4 - Letter from America by Alistair Cooke, A surfeit of scandal

American public is suffering from an overdose of deceit and financial fiddles.

The James Bond-style story emerging from the Iran-Contra hearings may be too much to believe.

The James Bond-style story emerging from the Iran-Contra hearings may be too much to believe.

This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.

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