John Gunter has been a set designer in the theatre for many years, but his astounding sets for two productions at the National Theatre - Guys and Dolls and The Rivals - have focused attention on him. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career as a designer and of its many problems, and he 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: Symphony No 1 in B Flat Minor by William Walton
Book: The complete works by Flann O'Brien
Luxury: More William Walton records
Published on Saturday, 23rd July 1983.
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