Lord Killanin
Michael Parkinson's castaway is journalist and writer Lord Killanin.
Lord Killanin's career has embraced journalism, the Army, film-making and writing books. He was also, from 1972 to 1980, President of the International Olympic Committee. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his varied life and also chooses the eight records to take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Polonaise No 3 in A by Frédéric Chopin
Book: A Vanished Arcadia by Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham
Luxury: Olympic gold medal and award
Last on
Music Played
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Fats Waller
Tea For Two
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Drummond/Cory
Eton Boating Song
Choir: Eton College Music Society
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Hubert Gregg
Spread A Little Happiness
Castaway's Favourite
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Polonaise in A major, Op. 40/1 'Military'
Soloist: Ilana Vered
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Olympic Hymn - PRIVATE TAPE
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Sleeping Beauty
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
The Wild Colonial Boy
- The Boys Won't Leave The Girls Alone.
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U2
Where The Streets Have No Name
Book Choice
A Vanished Arcadia - Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham
Luxury Choice
Olympic gold medal and award
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Lord Killanin |
Broadcasts
- Sun 11 Oct 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 16 Oct 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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