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Quintin Hogg

Sue Lawley's castaway is politician and writer Quintin Hogg.

"I would have looked forward with a great deal more relish when I was 50 and more able to look after myself, but I think I can manage". So says Lord Hailsham of St Marylebone in reply to Sue Lawley's invitation to send him in isolation to the mythical island. During their conversation, he looks back on his career as scholar, lawyer and politician, and he also chooses eight records to entertain him.

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

Favourite track: Swing Low Sweet Chariot by Paul Robeson
Book: The works by Homer
Luxury: Bathtub and soap

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 1 Apr 1988 09:05
麻豆社 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Mark Sheridan

    I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Paul Robeson

      Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

      • Ol Man River.
      • Conifer.

  • Jessie Matthews

    Dancing on the Ceiling

  • Leo Fall

    O frag mich nicht (from The Faithful Peasant)

    Soloist: Fritz Wunderlich

  • The Band and Bugles, 3rd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets

    Regimental March Of The Rifle Brigade

  • The Choir of Belfast Cathedral

    St Patrick's Breastplate (I Bind unto Myself Today)

  • Hubert Parry

    Vivat Regina (from I Was Glad)

    • From the Coronation Service of Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Deller Consort

    Dies Irae (Gregorian Chant)

  • Book Choice

    • The works - Homer

  • Luxury Choice

    • Bathtub and soap

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Quintin Hogg

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Mar 1988 12:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Fri 1 Apr 1988 09:05
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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