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Christopher Reeve

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Christopher Reeve.

Christopher Reeve is probably best-known for his film performances as Superman and Clark Kent, but he has made several other films, including Deathtrap and The Bostonians, and he has appeared on stage many times, particularly in the United States. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his many activities, which include being a professionally qualified pilot.

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

Favourite track: Imagine by John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Book: The Inner Reality by Paul Brunton
Luxury: Scuba-diving equipment

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40 minutes

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Fri 13 Apr 1984 09:05
麻豆社 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion - Auf das Fest aber hat鈥�

    Soloist: Peter Schreier, Anton Diakov Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor

    Soloist: Van Cliburn Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra

  • Claude Debussy

    La Mer

    Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra

  • Carly Simon

    Not A Day Goes By

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96

    Soloist: Artur Schnabel

  • Brian Eno

    An Ending (Ascent) From Apollo

    Artist: Daniel Lanois, Roger Eno

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Ave verum corpus

    Choir: Bach Choir Orchestra: Thames Chamber Orchestra

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Imagine

  • Book Choice

    • The Inner Reality - Paul Brunton

  • Luxury Choice

    • Scuba-diving equipment

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Christopher Reeve

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Apr 1984 18:25
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Fri 13 Apr 1984 09:05
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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