Desert Island Discs - Lord Deedes

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is Lord Deedes. In a journalistic career spanning 70 years, Bill Deedes has witnessed and written about some of the most important milestones of the 20th century. He chooses eight records to take with him to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: God Bless Africa by George Fenton/Janas Gwangwa
Book: Original Prayer Book without any amendments
Luxury: Mister Trumper's aftershave

Published on Sunday, 5th August 2001.

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