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Episode Synopsis
David Puttnam, now a very successful film producer, began his career as a messenger boy. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes how he worked his way up and was able to create films like Chariots of Fire and Bugsy Malone, 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: Violin Concerto in D Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Wisden Anthology of Cricket by Benny Green
Luxury: Goose-down pillow
Book: The Wisden Anthology of Cricket by Benny Green
Luxury: Goose-down pillow
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