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"My wife and I are great opera buffs" says Bamber Gascoigne, who became a household name when he first became the question master of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ television's University Challenge some 25 years ago. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his career as a writer and broadcaster and reveals a novel approach to assembling his package of records to take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Soave Sia Il Vento by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Book: Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne Luxury: Carpentry tools
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Make Me A Pallet On The FloorMake Me A Pallet On The FloorOttilie Patterson
- 2.May We Entertain YouMay We Entertain YouKaren Moore
- 3.Soave sia il vento (from Cosi fan tutte)Soave sia il vento (from Cosi fan tutte)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart