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The castaway this week is Kenneth Williams who, for 40 years, has occupied a unique place on stage, screen and radio. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his long career which has ranged from working on radio classics like Hancock's Half Hour and Round the Horne to being a regular member of the cast in the Carry On films. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: 1st Movement from Spring Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven Book: The Golden Treasury by Francis Palgrave Luxury: Crate of Cologne
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- TrackArtist
- 1.Barcarolle No.1 in a minor, Op.26Barcarolle No.1 in a minor, Op.26Gabriel Fauré
- 2.Now Sleeps The Crimson PetalNow Sleeps The Crimson PetalKathleen Ferrier
- 3.Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 'Spring' - 1st movementViolin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 'Spring' - 1st movementLudwig van Beethoven