Frank Bough
Michael Parkinson's castaway is broadcaster Frank Bough.
Frank Bough has been described as "the most unassailable performer on British television". In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his 25 years with the BBC, working on, amongst others, Sportsnight, Grandstand, Nationwide, and recently, Breakfast Time. He also 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: Violin Concerto in B Minor by Edward Elgar
Book: Barclays World of Cricket by Jim Swanton
Luxury: Contact lenses
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Music Played
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The Beatles
Twist and Shout
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Joseph Canteloube
La delaïssádo (from Songs of the Auvergne)
Soloist: Netania Davrath
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Toto
Africa
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Frank Sinatra
It Was A Very Good Year
Artist: Count Basie and the Orchestra
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Lonon Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Klaus Tennstedt
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Pink Floyd
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B Minor
Soloist: Pinchas Zukerman Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
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Patti LuPone
I Dreamed A Dream
- Les Miserables Original Cast.
Book Choice
Barclays World of Cricket - Jim Swanton
Luxury Choice
Contact lenses
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Frank Bough |
Broadcasts
- Sun 26 Apr 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 1 May 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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