Desert Island Discs: Archive 1981-1985 - Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson has spent much of his acting career with the Royal Shakespeare Company. But, in recent years, he has made an impact on television in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Eyeless in Gaza and with his portrayal of Montgomery in Churchill and the Generals. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career and chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Henry V Suite - The Agincourt Song by William Walton Book: Book of quotations Luxury: Large supply of paper and pencils

Published on Saturday, 24th September 1983.

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