Rt. Hon. Michael Heseltine
Michael Parkinson's castaway is politician Michael Heseltine.
The Right Honourable Michael Heseltine MP is often described as one of the new breed of Tory politicians and was widely tipped to be the next leader of the party. But that all changed dramatically in 1986 when he resigned his Cabinet post over the Westland affair. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his upbringing in South Wales, schooldays at Shrewsbury, undergraduate life at Oxford and his subsequent career in politics. He also chooses the eight records to take with him to the island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: We'll Keep A Welcome in the Hillsides by Morriston Orpheus Choir
Book: The Dictionary of Trees and Shrubs
Luxury: Mosquito net
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Palm Court Theatre Orchestra
Teddy Bears' Picnic
- Vintage Parade Childhood Memories.
- Chandos.
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Sir Harry Lauder
Keep Right On To The End Of The Road
- I Love a Lassy.
- Pearl.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia On Greensleeves
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner
- Golden Classics.
- Decca.
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargeant
- Messiah Highlights.
- CFP.
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Maurice Ravel
Bolero
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
- HMV.
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Eva Turner
- HMV.
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Winston Churchill
This Was Their Finest Hour (speech, 18 June 1940)
- Decca.
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Morriston Orpheus Choir
We'll Keep A Welcome
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Book Choice
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The Dictionary of Trees and Shrubs
Luxury Choice
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Mosquito net
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Heseltine |
Broadcasts
- Sun 17 Jan 1988 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 22 Jan 1988 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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