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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Music Played
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Percy Faith
Somewhere my Love (Lara's Theme)
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Édith 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
Castaway's Favourite
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Aram Khachaturian
Spartacus
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Stanley Black
Book Choice
Oxford Book of Quotations
Luxury Choice
Set of gardening tools
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter West |
Broadcasts
- Sun 20 Sep 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 25 Sep 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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