Sir Ian MacGregor
Michael Parkinson's castaway is industrialist Sir Ian MacGregor.
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.
[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
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Amazing Grace
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Felix Mendelssohn
The Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)
Orchestra: Scottish National Orchestra
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music - Suite No. 1
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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C茅sar Franck
Panis Angelicus
Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti Choir: The Wandsworth Boys' Choir, London Voices
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Franz Liszt
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major
Soloist: Claudio Arrau Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Bedrich Smetana
Vltava (The Moldau) (from M谩 vlast)
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
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Vladimir Ashkenazy
Piano Concerto No 5 in E Flat
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Alexander Borodin
Prince Igor Act 2
Choir: Vienna Singverein der Gesellschaft
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Book Choice
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury Choice
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Thermos jug
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Ian MacGregor |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Oct 1986 12:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 10 Oct 1986 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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