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Radio 4,17 Jan 1999,45 mins

David Shepherd

Desert Island Discs

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Sue Lawley's guest this week is the wildlife artist David Shepherd. Rejected from the Slade Art School on the grounds of having 'no talent whatsoever' he was taught to paint by a man he met at a cocktail party who told him "you're going to be painting for the Inland Revenue, the Gas Board and the school fees." Famed now for his paintings of elephants, he is one of the best-selling artists in the world. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Symphony No. 8 by Gustav Mahler Book: Collection by Beatrix Potter Luxury: Wind-up video player

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Once more unto the breach (speech from Henry V film)
    Once more unto the breach (speech from Henry V film)
    Sir Laurence Olivier
  3. 2.
    Symphony No. 1 in E minor - 4th movement
    Symphony No. 1 in E minor - 4th movement
    Jean Sibelius
  4. 3.
    Goodnight Sweetheart
    Goodnight Sweetheart
    Al Bowlly With the New Mayfair Orchestra