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ON NOW : The Archers
20/05/2013

The Archers Matt isn't convinced.

Presented byKirsty Young

Desert Island Discs Presenter Kirsty Young

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

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Broadcast

First broadcast: Sun 12 May 1996

Actor, Comedian

Sue Lawley's castaway is actor and comedian Hugh Laurie.

Choices

Muddy Waters

1.

Muddy Waters

I Want To Be Loved

Others who chose this artist

Max Bruch

2.

Max Bruch

Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor

Soloist: Pinchas Zukerman Orchestra: The London Philharmonic Orchestra

Others who chose this artist

The Rolling Stones

3.

The Rolling Stones

Tumbling Dice

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Frank Sinatra & Count Basie

4.

Frank Sinatra & Count Basie

Love Is The Tender Trap

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Ian Dury and The Blockheads

5.

Ian Dury and The Blockheads

Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

6.

Erich Wolfgang Korngold

The Sea Hawk

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Van Morrison

7.

Castaway's favourite

Van Morrison

Brown Eyed Girl

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Dr. John

8.

Dr. John

Me Minus You Equals Loneliness

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Book

A self-learn Italian book (slowly) by

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Luxury item

Family photo album

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