Sir Harry Secombe
Sue Lawley's castaway is comedian and singer Sir Harry Secombe
This is an archive edition of Desert Island Discs. What follows is what was said about the programme at the time:
Sue Lawley's castaway this week has celebrated more than 50 years as a professional performer - he's the comedian and singer Harry Secombe.
At 76, he can still hit the cruel Cs, although these days he turns puce with the effort. He can still make an audience laugh itself silly and numbers Prince Charles among his many fans. He's most definitely the best raspberry-blower in the business. Today he recalls the early days of The Goon Show with Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine. He remembers the nights spent in review alongside those Windmill girls dressed only in beads - "and most of those were sweat". And he describes how presenting Highway and Songs of Praise has left him feeling humble.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Fantasia On Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Book: The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Guitar
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Georges Bizet
Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
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The Holy City
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Kiri Te Kanawa
B盲il猫ro (from Songs of the Auvergne)
- Songs Of The Auvergne.
- Decca.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia On Greensleeves
Orchestra: Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
- Works By Holst & Vaughan Williams.
- RCA Classics.
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Book Choice
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The Pickwick Papers - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
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Guitar
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Harry Secombe |
Broadcasts
- Sun 21 Dec 1997 12:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Boxing Day 1997 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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