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Radio 4,25 Mar 2001,45 mins

Shirley Hughes

Desert Island Discs

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This week Sue Lawley's castaway is the children's author and illustrator, Shirley Hughes. The many characters Shirley Hughes has created - such as Alfie, Lucy & Tom and Dogger - have been delighting children and adults since the 1960s. She now has over 50 books to her name, in addition to illustrating the work of other writers, including the My Naughty Little Sister series by Dorothy Edwards. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus from Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi Book: Embarrassment of Riches by Simon Schama Luxury: Painting by Titian: Bacchus & Ariadne

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major
    Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  3. 2.
    My Very Good Friend The Milkman
    My Very Good Friend The Milkman
    Fats Waller
  4. 3.
    I Must Have That Man