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Brendan Foster

Michael Parkinson's castaway is athlete Brendan Foster.

In the 1970s, Brendon Foster was our most outstandingly consistent athlete, breaking world records and winning European and Commonwealth titles. He has also promoted Gateshead as an international centre for athletics. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his career and considers the pros and cons of athletics today, and he also selects eight records to take with him on an imagined trip to a desert island.

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

Favourite track: Going Home by Mark Knopfler
Book: The Lakeland Peaks (photographs) by W A Poucher
Luxury: Tea

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 18 Mar 1988 09:05
麻豆社 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Homeward Bound

    • Sound of Silence.

  • The Beatles

    Hey Jude

    • Hey Jude / Revolution.
    • Apple.

  • Rudyard Kipling

    If

    Reader: Derek Jacobi

    • Your Favourite Poems.
    • Argo Say.

  • Ipi Tombe Original Cast

    Theme from Ipi Tombe

    • Ipi Tombe.
    • Galaxy.

  • Ron Goodwin

    The Trap Theme

    • Original Soundtrack.
    • Polydor.

  • The Police

    Every Breath You Take

  • Rod Stewart

    Never Give Up On A Dream

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Mark Knopfler

      Going Home (Theme of the Local Hero)

      • Local Hero Soundtrack.
      • Vertigo.

  • Book Choice

    • The Lakeland Peaks (photographs) - W A Poucher

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tea

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Brendan Foster

Broadcasts

  • Sun 13 Mar 1988 12:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Fri 18 Mar 1988 09:05
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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