David Penhaligon
Michael Parkinson's castaway is MP David Penhaligon.
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.
[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
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Music Played
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Alan Opey
Trelawny
Orchestra: Camborne Town Band. -
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Arthur Sullivan
Iolanthe
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Massed Cornish Choirs
Jesus Shall Reign
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Castaway's Favourite
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Joshua Rifkin
Maple Leaf Rag
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Johnny Cash
One Piece At A Time
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Julian Lloyd Webber
Variations (Song & Dance)
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Ennio Morricone
Chai Mai (from Maddalena & The Life and Times of David Lloyd-George)
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Eddie Cochran
Something Else
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Book Choice
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A cricketing Almanac
Luxury Choice
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30 foot of steel
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | David Penhaligon |
Broadcasts
- Sun 22 Mar 1987 12:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 27 Mar 1987 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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