Robert Maxwell
Michael Parkinson's castaway is politician and businessman Robert Maxwell.
Robert Maxwell was born in Czechoslovakia, the son of a peasant farmer. He arrived in Britain in September 1940, one of the remnants of the Czech Army that had escaped from occupied France. He subsequently became an MP and is now recognised as one of Britain's most formidable businessmen, his activities ranging from publishing to managing a first-division football team. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his remarkable career.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Summertime (from Porgy & Bess) by George Gershwin
Book: A book on Plato
Luxury: Chess computer game
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 40 in G minor
Castaway's Favourite
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George Gershwin
Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)
Soloist: Leona Mitchell
- Porgy & Bess.
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Winston Churchill
This Was Their Finest Hour (speech, 18 June 1940)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Batti, batti (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Irmgaard Seefried Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
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On The Street Where You Live
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The Beatles
She Loves You
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Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra
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Bedrich Smetana
Vltava (The Moldau) (from Má vlast)
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Book Choice
A book on Plato
Luxury Choice
Chess computer game
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Maxwell |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Jul 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 10 Jul 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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