Peter West
Michael Parkinson's castaway is broadcaster and journalist Peter West.
Peter West is one of our most versatile broadcasters; his television career has ranged from Come Dancing to specialist sports, particularly cricket. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his career in broadcasting and journalism and, in choosing his records to take to the mythical island, reveals a Catholic taste in music.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Spartacus by Aram Khachaturian
Book: Oxford Book of Quotations
Luxury: Set of gardening tools
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Percy Faith
Somewhere my Love (Lara's Theme)
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脡dith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
- 20 French Hit Singles.
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Francis Lai
Theme from a Man and a Women
- Original Soundtrack.
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Giuseppe Verdi
Dies irae (from Requiem Mass)
Soloist: Katia Ricciarelli
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Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
Deep Purple
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Shelley Berman
Private Tape
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
Soloist: Moura Lympany
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Castaway's Favourite
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Aram Khachaturian
Spartacus
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Stanley Black
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Book Choice
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Oxford Book of Quotations
Luxury Choice
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Set of gardening tools
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
Interviewed Guest | Peter West |
Broadcasts
- Sun 20 Sep 1987 12:1591热爆 Radio 4
- Fri 25 Sep 1987 09:0591热爆 Radio 4
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