Virginia Holgate
Michael Parkinson's castaway is equestrian Virginia Holgate.
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.
[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
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Music Played
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Castaway's Favourite
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Glenn Miller Orchestra
Moonlight Serenade
- The Very Best Of.
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Johnny Mathis
Misty
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Wooden Heart
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Genesis
Behind The Lines
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Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
We Are The World
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Lionel Richie
All Night Long
- Can't Slow Down.
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Dire Straits
Walk Of Life
- Brothers in Arms.
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Stevie Wonder
I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Woman In Red.
- Motown.
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Book Choice
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Do-it-yourself manual
Luxury Choice
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Never-ending supply of smoked salmon
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Virginia Holgate |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Aug 1986 12:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 15 Aug 1986 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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