Desert Island Discs On 6 Music

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Charlie Watts

20110605

Charlie Watts Rolling Stones' drummer talks to Sue Lawley about his life and the 8 tracks he'd take to his desert Island. He reveals how he draws the beds he stays in, the person behind his dapper look, his love of the stage, he talks openly about the sex, drugs and rock n roll of life on the road with the Stones, and discover how he's a man of extremes. The programme was first broadcast on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs produced by Leanne Buckle.

~Desert Island Discs On 6 Music features Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.

David Gilmour

20111008

David Gilmour is Sue Lawley's castaway.

Jarvis Cocker

20110531

A chance to hear 6 Music's very own Jarvis Cocker's 2005 appearance on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. Jarvis reveals to Sue Lawley his favourite music and the ways he'd cope on the fictitious island.

Among his musical selections are Joy Division, Lieutenant Pigeon and Scott Walker and his luxury would be a bed with a mosquito net.

Produced by Leanne Buckle.

A chance to hear Jarvis Cocker's appearance on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

John Cale

20110601

Sue Lawley's castaway is founder of Velvet Underground John Cale.

John Cale was brought up in a strict South Wales household. His maternal grandmother insisted that Welsh was the only language to be spoken in the house even though his father spoke only English. His childhood was solitary - he was an only child and his mother encouraged him to spend hours each day practising his piano playing, and he later took up the viola. He went on to have viola lessons at the Royal Academy of Music while also studying music at Goldsmiths' Teacher Training College in London.

He was talent-spotted by Aaron Copland and awarded a musical scholarship to study in America, where he was part of the contemporary avant-garde music scene there, working with John Cage and LaMonte Young, until he met Lou Reed and the two formed Velvet Underground. Their first album, The Velvet Underground and Nico, remains their best known. Andy Warhol is credited as producer, it features Nico on vocals and the cover is the famous Warhol banana. He went on to produce some of the most influential artists of the time and has made New York his home - although Wales continues to exert some draw over him. He continues to write music and tour.

Cale's favourite track is She Belongs To Me by Bob Dylan and his luxury is a coffee machine with coffee beans.

First broadcast 2004. Produced by Leanne Buckle.

Sue Lawley's castaway is Velvet Underground founder John Cale.

John Peel

20111030

Ahead of Pete Townshend's delivery of the first ever John Peel Lecture, hear the great broadcaster himself, in conversation with Sue Lawley for Desert Island Discs.

In the 1990 interview, John talks about his life at public school, his work as a DJ in the States in the early 60s, his family, his passion for Liverpool Football Club and, of course, his lifelong passion for music. His discs include Handel's Zadok The Priest, a bit of Rachmaninov, some Mark E Smith, and his all-time favourite record, Teenage Kicks by The Undertones.

Another chance to hear John Peel in conversation with Sue Lawley back in 1990.

Morrissey's Desert Island Discs

20110529

Discover the eight tracks Morrissey would take to the island plus the book and luxury item

Neil Tennant

20110602

Neil Tennant of The Pet Shop Boys faces life on Radio 4's fictitious island.

Paul Weller On Desert Island Discs

20110612

The last one in the current series of Desert Island Discs on 6Music. Kirsty Young talks to the legendary Paul Weller, the programme was first broadcast on Radio 4's Desert Island Disc in December 2007.

He describes the chronic shyness he had to overcome; how he is still gripped by fear before each performance and how, after he had been dumped by his record label, he was unable to write songs and found that even picking up a guitar felt alien to him.

Produced by Leanne Buckle.

Kirsty Young relives Paul Weller's life through the eight tracks he'd take to his island.

Roger Waters

20111008

Roger Waters is Kirsty Young's guest.

Yoko Ono

20110530

A chance to hear Yoko Ono's favourite pieces of music and the way she thinks she'd cope with being stranded on Radio 4's famous fictitious island.

Yoko Ono was already an avant-garde artist in her own right when, in 1968, she started dating one of the most famous men in the world, John Lennon. Then, depending on who you listen to, she either stole him from the nation or helped him to focus on what was important to them both.

She discusses how it felt to be so reviled in the press, looks back on their life together and recalls the night of his death. In a remarkably frank interview, she reveals how she still speaks to him - and he still communicates with her.

Presented by Kirsty Young. Produced by Leanne Buckle.

Kirsty Young's castaway is Yoko Ono.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
Charlie Watts	20110605	Charlie Watts Rolling Stones' drummer talks to Sue Lawley about his life and the 8 tracks he'd take to his desert Island. He reveals how he draws the beds he stays in, the person behind his dapper look, his love of the stage, he talks openly about the sex, drugs and rock n roll of life on the road with the Stones, and discover how he's a man of extremes. The programme was first broadcast on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs produced by Leanne Buckle. ~Desert Island Discs On 6 Music features Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
David Gilmour	20111008	David Gilmour is Sue Lawley's castaway.
Jarvis Cocker	20110531	A chance to hear 6 Music's very own Jarvis Cocker's 2005 appearance on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. Jarvis reveals to Sue Lawley his favourite music and the ways he'd cope on the fictitious island. Among his musical selections are Joy Division, Lieutenant Pigeon and Scott Walker and his luxury would be a bed with a mosquito net. Produced by Leanne Buckle. A chance to hear Jarvis Cocker's appearance on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.
John Cale	20110601	Sue Lawley's castaway is founder of Velvet Underground John Cale. John Cale was brought up in a strict South Wales household. His maternal grandmother insisted that Welsh was the only language to be spoken in the house even though his father spoke only English. His childhood was solitary - he was an only child and his mother encouraged him to spend hours each day practising his piano playing, and he later took up the viola. He went on to have viola lessons at the Royal Academy of Music while also studying music at Goldsmiths' Teacher Training College in London. He was talent-spotted by Aaron Copland and awarded a musical scholarship to study in America, where he was part of the contemporary avant-garde music scene there, working with John Cage and LaMonte Young, until he met Lou Reed and the two formed Velvet Underground. Their first album, The Velvet Underground and Nico, remains their best known. Andy Warhol is credited as producer, it features Nico on vocals and the cover is the famous Warhol banana. He went on to produce some of the most influential artists of the time and has made New York his home - although Wales continues to exert some draw over him. He continues to write music and tour. Cale's favourite track is She Belongs To Me by Bob Dylan and his luxury is a coffee machine with coffee beans. First broadcast 2004. Produced by Leanne Buckle. Sue Lawley's castaway is Velvet Underground founder John Cale.
John Peel	20111030	Ahead of Pete Townshend's delivery of the first ever John Peel Lecture, hear the great broadcaster himself, in conversation with Sue Lawley for Desert Island Discs. In the 1990 interview, John talks about his life at public school, his work as a DJ in the States in the early 60s, his family, his passion for Liverpool Football Club and, of course, his lifelong passion for music. His discs include Handel's Zadok The Priest, a bit of Rachmaninov, some Mark E Smith, and his all-time favourite record, Teenage Kicks by The Undertones. Another chance to hear John Peel in conversation with Sue Lawley back in 1990.
Morrissey's Desert Island Discs	20110529	Discover the eight tracks Morrissey would take to the island plus the book and luxury item
Neil Tennant	20110602	Neil Tennant of The Pet Shop Boys faces life on Radio 4's fictitious island.
Paul Weller On Desert Island Discs	20110612	The last one in the current series of Desert Island Discs on 6Music. Kirsty Young talks to the legendary Paul Weller, the programme was first broadcast on Radio 4's Desert Island Disc in December 2007. He describes the chronic shyness he had to overcome; how he is still gripped by fear before each performance and how, after he had been dumped by his record label, he was unable to write songs and found that even picking up a guitar felt alien to him. Produced by Leanne Buckle. Kirsty Young relives Paul Weller's life through the eight tracks he'd take to his island.
Roger Waters	20111008	Roger Waters is Kirsty Young's guest.
Yoko Ono	20110530	A chance to hear Yoko Ono's favourite pieces of music and the way she thinks she'd cope with being stranded on Radio 4's famous fictitious island. Yoko Ono was already an avant-garde artist in her own right when, in 1968, she started dating one of the most famous men in the world, John Lennon. Then, depending on who you listen to, she either stole him from the nation or helped him to focus on what was important to them both. She discusses how it felt to be so reviled in the press, looks back on their life together and recalls the night of his death. In a remarkably frank interview, she reveals how she still speaks to him - and he still communicates with her. Presented by Kirsty Young. Produced by Leanne Buckle. Kirsty Young's castaway is Yoko Ono.