Michael Quinn
Roy Plomley's castaway is head chef at the ritz Michael Quinn.
Michael Quinn is the Head Chef at the Ritz Hotel; the first British Chef in the history of the hotel. His ambition was always to be a cook, so as soon as he left school he became an apprentice cook in Leeds, winning within five years a competition for the 1966 Top Apprentice Chef of Great Britain.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes how he worked his way to the top via Claridge's and two country hotels, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: North Country Fantasy by Black Dyke Mills Band
Book: Le Repertoire de la Cuisine by Louis Saulnier
Luxury: Pair of waterwings
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Music Played
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Booker T. & The M.G.'s
Soul Limbo
- Stax.
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Stanley Holloway
The Lion and Albert
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The Beatles
The Fool On The Hill
- Magical Mystery Tour.
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Eric Clapton
Let It Grow
- Ocean Boulevard.
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Our House
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Claude Debussy
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Soloist: Tamas Vasary
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Pink Floyd
Breathe (In The Air)
- The Dark Side of the Moon.
Castaway's Favourite
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Black Dyke Band
North Country Fantasy
Book Choice
Le Repertoire de la Cuisine - Louis Saulnier
Luxury Choice
Pair of waterwings
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Quinn |
Broadcasts
- Sat 17 Mar 198418:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 23 Mar 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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