Alan Parker
Michael Parkinson's castaway is director Alan Parker.
Michael Parkinson's first guest is the film director Alan Parker, who, besides choosing the eight records he would take to the mythical island, talks about his early career in advertising and his very successful feature films, including Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express and Birdy.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: A Day In The Life by The Beatles
Book: Collection of poems by Sir John Betjeman
Luxury: Suntan lotion
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Music Played
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Danny Kaye
Civilisation
- The Best Of.
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Buddy Holly
It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Buddy Holly Love Songs.
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Castaway's Favourite
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The Beatles
A Day In The Life
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Itzhak Perlman Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Daltrey
When The Music Stops
- Daltrey.
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Gabriel Faur茅
In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48
Choir: The Choir of King's College, Cambridge Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: David Willcocks
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Levy and Ensemble
Here I Come
- Massive.
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Bruce Springsteen
The River
- The River.
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Book Choice
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Collection of poems - John Betjeman
Luxury Choice
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Suntan lotion
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
Interviewed Guest | Alan Parker |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Jan 1986 12:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 10 Jan 1986 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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