26 min listen
Michael Grade
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
May 17, 1992
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is television executive Michael Grade. As a member of the famous Grade dynasty, he grew up in the showbiz atmosphere of London's West End. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about being brought up by his formidable grandmother after his mother left him when he was very young; and about his career, which has taken him from Daily Mirror sports journalist to Hollywood producer, to the Controller of BBC1 and to his present position as the Chief Executive of Channel 4.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Beim Schlafengehen Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss
Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Sports results
Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Sports results
Released:
May 17, 1992
Format:
Podcast episode
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