Ben Elton
Sue Lawley's castaway is writer and comedian Ben Elton.
His fourth novel, Popcorn, has been widely-acclaimed by the critics. He's about to begin a nationwide tour with his stand-up comedy routine. And, after the success of his TV series The Young Ones and Blackadder, he's currently writing The Thin Blue Line for 蜜芽传媒1. Yet despite all that, Ben Elton, this week's castaway, says he's more of an enthusiastic 'farty' than a "smug git in a shiny suit".
He muses as to whether his scatter-gun delivery (so mocked by the tabloids) is the result of his fear of the audience, or of a self-righteous belief in his own opinion, and when stranded on a desert island, he will reveal himself as a serious satirist or just a maverick motormouth.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: And Your Bird Can Sing by The Beatles
Book: His wedding photo album
Luxury: The British Museum
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Elvis Presley
Heartbreak Hotel
- Elvis 56.
- RCA Classics.
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The Clash
London Calling
Artist: The Clash
- CBS.
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Emmylou Harris
One Of These Days
- Profile - The Best Of Emmylou Harris.
- Warner Brothers.
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Bob Dylan
Simple Twist of Fate
- Blood On The Tracks.
- CBS.
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Vika and Linda Bull
House Of Love
- Vika and Linda.
- Mushroom.
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Midnight Oil
Beds Are Burning
- Diesel And Dust.
- CBS.
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Jennifer Warnes
Ain't No Cure For Love
- Famous Blue Raincoat.
- RCA.
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Castaway's Favourite
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The Beatles
And Your Bird Can Sing
- Revolver.
- Parlophone.
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Book Choice
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His wedding photo album
Luxury Choice
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The British Museum
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ben Elton |
Broadcasts
- Sun 29 Sep 1996 12:15蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 4 Oct 1996 09:05蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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