Thelma Holt
Sue Lawley's castaway is producer Thelma Holt.
Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the theatre producer Thelma Holt. Famed for introducing some of the best international productions to this country, she persuaded Dustin Hoffman to London's West End, brought Ingmar Bergman's Hamlet to the South Bank and premiered the work of the Japanese director Ninagawa in Britain.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Lazy Bones by Paul Robeson
Book: Utopia by Thomas Moore
Luxury: Rosary beads
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Conductor: Herbert von Karajan Conductor: Bruno Walter
- Beethoven Symphony No.9.
- EMI.
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Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons - Autumn
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
- The Four Seasons.
- Argo.
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Jeanette MacDonald
Alice Blue Gown
- Jeamette MacDonald In 'Irene'.
- Mac/Eddy Records.
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Paul Robeson
Lazy Bones
- The Glorious Voice Of Paul Robeson.
- EMI.
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Vanessa Redgrave and Ian Bannen
As You Like It
- 1962 麻豆社 Radio Production.
- 麻豆社.
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The Dubliners
Kelly, The Boy From Killan
- Black Velvet Band.
- Connoisseur Collection.
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Johann Pachelbel
Canon in D major
Orchestra: Ninagawa Company
- Tango At The End Of Winter.
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Ryudo Uzaki
Ariel's Freedom Song
Soloist: Yoji Matuda
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Book Choice
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Utopia - Thomas Moore
Luxury Choice
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Rosary beads
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Thelma Holt |
Broadcasts
- Sun 23 Nov 1997 12:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 28 Nov 1997 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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