The castaway this week is the actor Michael Gambon, who last year won the BAFTA award for best actor for his portrayal of the lead role in The Singing Detective. In conversation with Sue Lawley, he looks back on his career in the theatre, in films and on television and also chooses eight records to keep him company on the island.

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

Favourite track: Symphony No 7 (Allegretto) by Ludwig van Beethoven