Jeremy Irons
Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Jeremy Irons.
Jeremy Irons first achieved international recognition as an actor for his performance in Brideshead Revisited on television. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood on the Isle of Wight, his London debut in Godspell, his appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company and his films, which include The French Lieutenant's Woman, Swann In Love and The Mission.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Irish Boy by Mark Knopfler
Book: Construction manual
Luxury: Camera and film
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Bob Dylan
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
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Theatre Workshop Cast
They Didn't Believe Me
- Oh What A Lovely War.
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Schwartz
All For The Best
Artist: David Essex, Jeremy Irons et al
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Kate & Anna McGarrigle
First Born
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Castaway's Favourite
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Mark Knopfler
Irish Boy
Artist: Paul Brady, Liam O'Flynn et al
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London Voices
On Earth As It Is In Heaven
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Carly Simon
Menemsha
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Hess/Brown
Demewer But Dangerous
Soloist: Sinead Cusack
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Book Choice
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Construction manual
Luxury Choice
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Camera and film
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91热爆 Four Talk Collection
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
Interviewed Guest | Jeremy Irons |
Broadcasts
- Sun 2 Nov 1986 12:1591热爆 Radio 4
- Fri 7 Nov 1986 09:0591热爆 Radio 4
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