Rt Hon John Biffen MP
Sue Lawley's castaway is John Biffen MP.
The castaway in this week's Desert Island Discs is the Rt Hon John Biffen MP. One of the most popular men at Westminster and a dedicated parliamentarian, he will be talking to Sue Lawley about his early passion for history and politics, his later dismissal from the cabinet by Mrs Thatcher, and also discussing the current debate surrounding the leadership of the Conservative Party.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: The English Character (speech) by Stanley Baldwin
Book: 1946 Wisden Almanack for cricketers
Luxury: Rain gauge
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Sergey Prokofiev
Peter And The Wolf
Soloist: John Gielgud Orchestra: The Academy Of London
- Prokofiev: Peter And The Wolf.
- Virgin.
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Stanley Baldwin
The English Character (speech)
- The National Character.
- BBC Records.
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The Band of the Royal Engineers
The Regimental March Of The Royal Engineers
- The Band Of The Corps Of Royal Engineers.
- Bandleader.
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Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra
Theme From Limelight
- The Fabulous Fifties Vol 2.
- Ace Of Clubs.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Orchestra: The Nash Ensemble
- Mozart-Brahms-Clarinet Quintets The Nash Ensemble.
- CRD.
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Treorchy Male Choir
Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
- Cwm Rhondda: The Treorchy Male Choir.
- EMI.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: The Concertgebouw Orchestra
- Symphony No 6.
- Philips.
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Eleanor Drew
Look At Me
Artist: John Warner
- Selection From Salad Days.
- Embassy.
Book Choice
1946 Wisden Almanack for cricketers
Luxury Choice
Rain gauge
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rt Hon John Biffen MP |
Broadcasts
- Sun 25 Mar 199012:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 30 Mar 199009:05BBC Radio 4
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