Alle afleveringen van Desert Island Discs – pagina 34 van 40

Michael Bogdanov

19 april 1987 · 32 min

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Michael Bogdanov's colourful, and sometimes controversial, career has included running a pub, a prosecution for his interpretation of Howard Brenton's Romans in Britain, associate directorship of the National Theatre since 1980 and the founding, last year, of the English Shakespeare Company. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his views on the theatre and also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Rocky Road To Dublin by The Dubliners
Book: Pocket Wine Book 1987 by Hugh Johnson
Luxury: 50-pound jar of Marmite

Julian Critchley

12 april 1987 · 31 min

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Julian Critchley is the Conservative MP for Aldershot and he's also a journalist and writer. In conversation with Michael Parkinson he talks about his dual career and about his recreations, which include reading military history and looking at churches. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: September Song by Walter Huston
Book: An Omelette and a Glass of Wine by Elizabeth David
Luxury: Case of wine

Anthony Andrews

5 april 1987 · 32 min

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The castaway this week is the actor Anthony Andrews who, in 1981, won international acclaim for his portrayal of the doomed Sebastian Flyte in the television production of Brideshead Revisited. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his roles on the stage, on television and in films, and he also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: For Unto Us A Child Is Born by George Frideric Handel
Book: The complete works by Oscar Wilde
Luxury: Piano

Peter Alliss

29 maart 1987 · 33 min

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The castaway this week is the former Ryder Cup golfer Peter Alliss, who has become one of the game's best-known commentators. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his life and career. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Sand-yacht

David Penhaligon

22 maart 1987 · 31 min

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A tribute to David Penhaligon, the Cornish Liberal MP who was killed in a road accident at the end of last year. In a conversation with Michael Parkinson recorded just a few weeks before his death, he talks about his life and work and also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Maple Leaf Rag by Joshua Rifkin
Book: A cricketing Almanac
Luxury: 30 foot of steel

Dora Bryan

15 maart 1987 · 30 min

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The castaway this week is the actress Dora Bryan whose career, spanning more than 50 years, has ranged from musicals to Shakespeare, review to restoration comedy and from farce to tragedy. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her long career. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Where Or When by Erroll Garner
Book: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
Luxury: Stuffed dog

Johnny Mathis

8 maart 1987 · 30 min

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Johnny Mathis has been making very popular records for some 30 years. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in a poor part of San Francisco, his great success as an athlete, the difficult decision he made to become a singer instead and the trials and tribulations of touring. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Lujon (Slow Hot Wind) by Henry Mancini and his Orchestra
Book: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Luxury: Golf bag

Sir Nicholas Goodison

1 maart 1987 · 34 min

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The castaway this week is the Chairman of the Stock Exchange Sir Nicholas Goodison. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he reflects on his career in the City and talks about his involvement in opera and the fine arts. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings by Benjamin Britten
Book: Oxford English Dictionary (all volumes)
Luxury: Apollo and Daphne sculpture by Bernini

Ken Russell

22 februari 1987 · 34 min

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Ken Russell has directed many films, including Women in Love, The Music Lovers, The Boyfriend and Gothic, his latest. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in Southampton, going to naval college, life in the Merchant Navy, making amateur film which led to him working on Monitor for BBC television, and his eventual move into the making of feature films. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Das Lied Von Der Erde (The Song Of The Earth) No 5 by Gustav Mahler
Book: The Prelude by William Wordsworth
Alternative to Bible: None - Bible not taken
Luxury: Quart of brandy

Sir Michael Hordern

15 februari 1987 · 36 min

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The castaway this week is Sir Michael Hordern who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, recalls a distinguished acting career spanning 50 years. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Elm tree

Victoria Wood

8 februari 1987 · 30 min

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Comedienne, musician and playwright are just three of the talents of Victoria Wood. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she outlines her career to date from its humble beginnings with the Rochdale Youth Theatre to having her own show on television. She also chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: African Ripples by Fats Waller
Book: The collected works by Arthur Marshall
Luxury: Cinema organ

Peter Fluck & Roger Law

1 februari 1987 · 34 min

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Peter Fluck and Roger Law are the creators of the successful satirical television series Spitting Image. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, they recall how they first met at art school in Cambridge, their days as freelance illustrators, how they made three-dimensional caricatures, which they photographed, and their eventual animation of the models for television. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Cello Suite No 6 In D by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: My Last Breath by Luis Bunuel
Luxury: Margaret Thatcher's resignation speech

Baroness (Sue) Ryder of Warsaw

25 januari 1987 · 31 min

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The castaway this week is Baroness Ryder of Warsaw, who, in 1953, formed the Sue Ryder Foundation to provide homes and domiciliary care for the sick and disabled in many parts of the world. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her early career with the wartime Special Operations Executive in Poland and traces the history of the Foundation up to the present day. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
Book: Autobiography by Wilfred Owen
Luxury: Pillow

Jeremy Lloyd

18 januari 1987 · 31 min

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As an actor, Jeremy Lloyd made his name playing the part of the archetypal English 'upper-class twit'. As a writer, his most recent success has been 'Allo 'Allo! In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his life and career and also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Indoor Games Near Newbury by Sir John Betjeman
Book: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
Luxury: Guitar

James Prior

11 januari 1987 · 35 min

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The Rt Hon James Prior MP manages to combine his parliamentary work with being the Chairman of the General Electric Company. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls organising a pig club at school during the war and talks about his career in farming and the eventual emergence of politics as his overriding interest. Lees meer

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

Tony Bennett

4 januari 1987 · 33 min

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The son of Italian immigrants, Antony Benedetto started singing competitively with his brother and earned a living as a singing waiter in restaurants in New York while at art school. After singing in American military bands during the Second World War, he returned to New York, where he had his first hit with Because of You in 1951. Since then he has established himself as one of the most popular jazz singers of his generation and has worked with Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Woody Herman among others. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his life and work, and chooses the eight discs he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Don't Blame Me by Art Tatum
Book: Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luxury: Suit

Benny Green

14 december 1986 · 35 min

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Benny Green makes a living as a columnist, broadcaster, lyricist, novelist, etc. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in London, life on the road as a saxophonist, the transition to writing and reading 123 editions of Wisden. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: An Evening with Johnny Mercer by Johnny Mercer
Book: A Quartet of Comedies by H G Wells
Luxury: Saxophone

Jackie Collins

7 december 1986 · 33 min

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Jackie Collins lives in Beverley Hills, California, and writes novels, all of which appear in the bestseller lists, and many have been filmed. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her childhood in England, joining her sister Joan in Hollywood at the age of 15, her brief acting career, and her writing. She also selects the eight records she would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye
Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Luxury: Photograph of family

Nigel Hawthorne

30 november 1986 · 33 min

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Nigel Hawthorne is now very well-known as Secretary to the Cabinet in the television series Yes, Prime Minister. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood in South Africa, dropping out of Cape Town University to become an actor, the move to England, the Theatre Royal, Stratford East with Joan Littlewood and eventual fame. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Her Holle Rache (The Magic Flute) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Teach yourself French
Luxury: Pencil and paper

John Ridgway

23 november 1986 · 34 min

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John Ridgway's adventures first became public when, in 1966, he rowed across the Atlantic with Chay Blyth. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls canoeing down the Amazon, sailing twice round the world, as well as exploits in Peru and the Himalayas, and he talks about his School of Adventure in Scotland. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
Book: Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Shaving kit

Hal Prince

16 november 1986 · 32 min

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Hal Prince has just produced the musical The Phantom of the Opera in London. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his life in the theatre which he began as a stage manager in New York for the legendary George Abbott. He went on to produce West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret and the musicals of Stephen Sondheim. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Act II of Tristan und Isolde by Richard Wagner
Book: Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe
Luxury: Bouillabaisse with langouste and wine

Kingsley Amis

9 november 1986 · 36 min

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Kingsley Amis won the 1986 Booker Prize for his novel The Old Devils. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood in South London, the success of his first published novel Lucky Jim, which he wrote when a lecturer at Swansea University, and his subsequent career as a don at Cambridge and then as a full-time novelist. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Runnin' Wild by Wild Bill Davison
Book: Oxford English Dictionary
Luxury: Scotch whiskey

Jeremy Irons

2 november 1986 · 32 min

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Jeremy Irons first achieved international recognition as an actor for his performance in Brideshead Revisited on television. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood on the Isle of Wight, his London debut in Godspell, his appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company and his films, which include The French Lieutenant's Woman, Swann In Love and The Mission. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Irish Boy by Mark Knopfler
Book: Construction manual
Luxury: Camera and film

Albert & Michel Roux

26 oktober 1986 · 35 min

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Albert and Michel Roux each have their own restaurants, which are among the best in this country. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, they talk about their upbringing in France and their period as pastry cooks in the British Embassy in Paris. Then Albert became commis de cuisine to Lady Astor, and Michel chef to the Rothschilds, before they opened a restaurant together in England. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf
Book: Cookery books
Luxury: Book on how to manage people and ivory carving

Phil Edmonds

19 oktober 1986 · 34 min

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Phil Edmonds, the cricketer, "has the reputation for being awkward and arrogant, mainly because he is awkward and arrogant", wrote his wife. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood in Zambia, public school in England, Cambridge University, playing cricket for Middlesex and the controversies that abound in his career. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Suite No 3 in D - Air On A G String by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Book on flora & fauna on the island
Luxury: Royal Jamaica cigars

Sir Fred Hoyle

12 oktober 1986 · 36 min

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Sir Fred Hoyle has been described as "unquestionably one of the most gifted astronomers and mathematicians of our times", and "the maverick genius of British science". In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his upbringing in Yorkshire and talks about his career as a scientist and as a writer - he has produced some 15 novels, a pantomime and the libretto for an opera. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: String Quartet No 16 in F, Opus 135 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Handbook of physics
Luxury: Portable telescope

Sir Ian MacGregor

5 oktober 1986 · 37 min

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Sir Ian McGregor was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he was asked to create a more efficient steel industry in this country. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his upbringing in Scotland, his move to America to further his career, and the problems he faced in managing first the steel, and then the coal industries in Britain. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: The Hebrides - Overture (Fingles Cave) by Felix Mendelssohn
Book: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury: Thermos jug

Richard Condon

28 september 1986 · 34 min

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Richard Condon has written 23 novels since becoming a full-time writer at the age of 42. These include The Manchurian Candidate and Prizzi's Honour. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his upbringing in Manhattan, his career in the film world where he ended up as a publicity executive for Walt Disney, and his escape into writing. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Baubles, Bangles and Beads by Peggy Lee
Book: Boy Scout manual
Luxury: Calendar watch

Suzi Quatro

21 september 1986 · 32 min

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Suzi Quatro is an enormous success in her first acting role in the theatre, the lead in Annie Get Your Gun. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her upbringing in Detroit, where she played bongos in her father's band, her all-girl rock band, her great success in England as a leather-clad rocker with a string of hit records and her acting ambitions. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: When I Fall In Love by Nat King Cole
Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Luxury: Piano

James Herbert

14 september 1986 · 34 min

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James Herbert has now sold more than 16 million copies of his novels. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in the East End of London where his parents were street traders, his training at art college which led to a career in advertising, and The Rats, his first and successful attempt at writing when he was 28. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite No 1) by Edvard Grieg
Book: Anthology including The History of Mr Polly by H G Wells
Luxury: Grand piano

Andrew Davis

7 september 1986 · 35 min

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Andrew Davis, who has been the Music Director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra since 1975, was born in England and studied music at King's College, Cambridge, where he was an organ scholar. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls how he first made his mark as a conductor, and talks about the many facets of his work which includes opera at Glyndebourne and Covent Garden and conducting many renowned orchestras. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Missa Solemnis In D - Gloria by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Luxury: Collection of Apostle spoons

Auberon Waugh

31 augustus 1986 · 31 min

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Auberon Waugh, now the Editor of the Literary Review, has gained a reputation as a controversial journalist. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his father Evelyn Waugh, his childhood and his writing, which has included seven novels and his diary Private Eye. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Don Giovanni Act 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Other Men's Flowers by Lord A P Wavell
Luxury: Vine

Stan Barstow

24 augustus 1986 · 34 min

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Stan Barstow made his name as a novelist in 1960 with A Kind of Loving. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his upbringing in Yorkshire, where his father was a miner, his first job in a drawing office and how he became a writer. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Symphony No 2 in E Flat, 1st Movement by Edward Elgar
Book: A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu by Marcel Proust
Luxury: Paper and pens

Jane Lapotaire

17 augustus 1986 · 34 min

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Jane Lapotaire's first great success as an actress was with her portrayal of Edith Piaf. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her difficult childhood in a foster home, how she became an actress with the Royal Shakespeare Company and she chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Concerto in C For Oboes, Clarinets and String Orchestra by Antonio Vivaldi
Book: The I Ching
Luxury: Pencils and paper

Virginia Holgate

10 augustus 1986 · 31 min

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Virginia Holgate has won two medals in the Olympic Games as a horse trials rider. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her childhood travels round the world with her father who was in the Royal Marines, and talks about her career which nearly ended with a disastrous fall. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra
Book: Do-it-yourself manual
Luxury: Never-ending supply of smoked salmon

Norman Lewis

3 augustus 1986 · 35 min

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Norman Lewis has spent a lifetime travelling the world and writing about it. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his curious upbringing in Wales with three maiden aunts, his travels in Cuba where he met Ernest Hemingway, and his love of Naples which led to his writing two books on the Mafia. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky
Book: The Histories by Herodotus
Luxury: Spirit stove

Roger Vadim

27 juli 1986 · 34 min

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Roger Vadim, the French writer and director, sprang to fame with his first film And God Created Woman, starring Brigitte Bardot. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his upbringing in France during the war, his way of doing National Service, and his films, many of which starred his several wives. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien by Edith Piaf
Book: Death on the Installment Plan by Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Luxury: Chess computer

Sir Geoffrey Howe

20 juli 1986 · 34 min

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The Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Howe, MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, was brought up in the Labour stronghold of Port Talbot. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood in Wales, National Service, and his career in both the law and politics, which began when he won the seat for Bebington in 1964. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: The Magic Flute - Act 2 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Good Food Guide
Luxury: Computer bridge game

Sir David Wilson

13 juli 1986 · 34 min

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Sir David Wilson, who is the Director of the British Museum, first became interested in archaeology when his family moved to the Isle of Man and he discovered the existence of some people called Vikings. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his career as an archaeologist and about the problems of running such a large treasure house. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Die Schopfung - Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes by Franz Joseph Haydn
Book: Diaries by Samuel Pepys
Luxury: Refrigerator

Brian Redhead

6 juli 1986 · 35 min

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Brian Redhead has presented the Today programme for the last 10 years. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his appearance on Children's Hour as a clarinettist, his early days as a journalist on the Manchester Guardian and his editorship of the Manchester Evening News. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Clarinet Quintet in B Minor - 2nd Movement by Johannes Brahms
Book: Commentary on the Bible by Arthur Peake
Luxury: Taj Mahal

Anne-Sophie Mutter

29 juni 1986 · 35 min

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The violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, who is 23 years old today, has been in great demand around the world since she became Herbert von Karajan's protégé 10 years ago. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her career and recalls how, although she won her first major competition in Germany at the age of six, she played in public very little until she came to Karajan's notice. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Romeo & Juliet Suite No. 2 by Sergei Prokofiev
Book: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Luxury: Stradivarius violin

Jackie Stewart

22 juni 1986 · 35 min

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Jackie Stewart was world champion in Formula One motor racing before he retired in 1973. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his upbringing in Scotland and talks about his life as a racing driver and about his more recent career as a businessman. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
Book: Guinness Book of Records
Luxury: Blank book and a pen

Max Hastings

15 juni 1986 · 33 min

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Max Hastings is the new editor of the Daily Telegraph. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about the influence of his father, MacDonald Hastings, about his life as a journalist, first on Londoner's Diary, then as a war correspondent in the Middle East and the Falklands, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: The Tonight Programme by McDonald Hastings
Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Word processor linked to a Fleet Street newspaper

Ismail Merchant

8 juni 1986 · 33 min

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Ismail Merchant, the film producer, went into partnership with the director James Ivory 24 years ago. During those years, their films have included Shakespeare Wallah, The Bostonians, Heat and Dust and A Room With A View. Lees meer

In conversation with Michael Parkinson, Ismail Merchant talks about his childhood in India, about his break into films and about the very successful partnership. He also chooses the eight records that he would take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Works by E.M Forster and Works by P D James and Works by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Luxury: Cooking range

Elton John

1 juni 1986 · 34 min

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Elton John began his career as a tea-boy for a music publisher. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his first band, Bluesology, about his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin, about how he became an international pop star and about his long association with Watford Football Club. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Enigma No 9 - Nimrod by Edward Elgar
Book: Interview With a Vampire by Anne Rice
Luxury: Telephone

Bobby Robson

25 mei 1986 · 32 min

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Bobby Robson is the manager of the England football team, who are about to go to Mexico for the World Cup. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in a Durham pit village, how he came to join Fulham FC after working down the mines, playing for England and his eventual move to become a manager. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Try A Little Tenderness by Frank Sinatra
Book: Thesaurus by Roget
Luxury: Set of golf clubs and an endless supply of balls

Arthur Hailey

6 april 1986 · 32 min

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Arthur Hailey's novels, which include Hotel and Airport, have made him one of the world's best-selling authors. He was born in England, but emigrated; first to Canada after wartime service in the RAF, and then to the Bahamas. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about the many jobs he had before becoming a full-time writer, about the television play with which he made the breakthrough and about his working methods. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 2 in B Flat by Johannes Brahms
Book: Webster's International Dictionary
Luxury: Hot water

Jane Glover

30 maart 1986 · 36 min

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Jane Glover, who is the Artistic Director of the London Mozart Players, first became interested in conducting when she was reading music at Oxford University. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she recalls her work at Glyndebourne, where she began as a repetiteur for the Opera Company and ended up running the touring company, and she talks about the way her career is developing as a conductor. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Cosi fan Tutte Act 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Letters by Virginia Woolf
Luxury: Bathroom with lots of full cupboards

Rt Hon Shirley Williams

23 maart 1986 · 35 min

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The Rt Hon Shirley Williams is President of the Social Democratic Party. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her mother Vera Brittain, her life in America during the war as an evacuee, her career; first as a journalist, then as a politician, and her break with the Labour Party to form the SDP. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Introduction and Allegro For Strings Opus 4 by Edward Elgar
Book: Collected poems by W B Yeats
Luxury: BBC computer

Ron Pickering

16 maart 1986 · 30 min

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Ron Pickering, the sports commentator, used to coach athletes for the Olympics. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his career, about the problems of modern sport, such as racism, violence and drugs, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. Lees meer

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

Favourite track: Nessun Dorma by Giacomo Puccini
Book: The Guinness Book of Records
Luxury: Typewriter