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Episode Synopsis
Jonathan Lynn began his acting career in the Footlights at Cambridge University. From 1970 he also began directing plays and, for a while, he ran the Arts Theatre in Cambridge. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his diverse career, which includes a lot of writing for television, in particular the very successful series Yes, Minister.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Le Nozze Di Figaro Act 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Luxury: Pen and paper
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