In memory of Robbie Coltrane. The actor was Sue Lawley's castaway in Desert Island Discs in 1992. He first became noticed in the early 1980s in television programmes such as The Comic Strip, The Young Ones and Saturday Night Live. After that he became an international star. He talked to Sue Lawley about, amongst other things, his love of Scotland, his passion for vintage cars and his fear of live performances.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Letter From America by The Proclaimers Book: Lady In The Lake by Raymond Chandler Luxury: Pencil and paper
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