Desert Island Discs: Archive 1986-1991 - Jane Lapotaire

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Jane Lapotaire's first great success as an actress was with her portrayal of Edith Piaf. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her difficult childhood in a foster home, how she became an actress with the Royal Shakespeare Company and she chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: Concerto in C For Oboes, Clarinets and String Orchestra by Antonio Vivaldi
Book: The I Ching
Luxury: Pencils and paper

Published on Sunday, 17th August 1986.

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