Lord Donoughue
Michael Parkinson's castaway is politician and businessman Lord Donoughue.
The castaway this week is Lord Donoughue, who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, traces the course of his career from working-class beginnings, to Oxford, to the world of politics (he was senior advisor to two Labour Prime Ministers) and to merchant banking.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
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Gene Kelly
Our Love Is Here To Stay
- Original Soundtrack, American in Paris.
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Giacomo Puccini
Si, mi chiamano Mimi (from La Boh猫me)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Performer: Jack Brymer. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Colin Davis.- MOZART WIND CONCERTOS.
- PHILIPS.
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The Beatles
Something
- Abbey Road.
- Parlophone.
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Richard Strauss
Morgen, Op. 27/4
- Four Last Songs.
- Philips.
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Johannes Brahms
Clarinet Quintet In B Minor
- Argo.
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Glen Campbell
Gentle On My Mind
- Greatest Hits.
- Capitol.
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
- DG.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Bernard Donoughue |
Broadcasts
- Sun 31 Jan 1988 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 5 Feb 1988 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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