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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: Alison Steadman

03/12/1995

Alison Steadman

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Sue Lawley's castaway is actress Alison Steadman

Sue Lawley's castaway is actress Alison Steadman.

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the actress Alison Steadman. She'll be talking to Sue Lawley about her role as the monstrous Beverly in the BBC's production of Abigail's Party 18 years ago, as well as her talent for improvisation which she has perfected with her director husband, Mike Leigh. She'll also be discussing how daunting she found it recently to take on the role of Mrs Bennett in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice.

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

Favourite track: Tosca E Lucevan Le Stella by Giacomo Puccini
Book: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Luxury: Hot lemon flannels (as provided in Chinese restaurants)

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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.

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: James Reston (1909-1995)

James Reston (1909-1995)

BBC Radio 4 - Letter from America by Alistair Cooke, James Reston (1909-1995)

A tribute to the respected political columnist James Reston.

The Pulitzer winning journalist James "Scottie" Reston (1909-1995) and the writer's transition from young sports commentator to respected political columnist.

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