Michael Bogdanov
Michael Parkinson's castaway is director Michael Bogdanov.
Michael Bogdanov's colourful, and sometimes controversial, career has included running a pub, a prosecution for his interpretation of Howard Brenton's Romans in Britain, associate directorship of the National Theatre since 1980 and the founding, last year, of the English Shakespeare Company. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his views on the theatre and 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: Rocky Road To Dublin by The Dubliners
Book: Pocket Wine Book 1987 by Hugh Johnson
Luxury: 50-pound jar of Marmite
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Music Played
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Louie Bellson
Skin Deep
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Buddy Holly
Peggy Sue
Castaway's Favourite
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The Dubliners
Rocky Road To Dublin
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Miles Ahead
Artist: John Lewis, Percy Heath
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Seán Ó Riada
Mise Eire - Rosin Dubh
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Morriston Orpheus Choir
Myfanwy
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Kurt Weill
Seerauber-Jenny (from The Threepenny Opera)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem in D minor - Sanctus
Orchestra: Philharmonia Choir and Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
Book Choice
Pocket Wine Book 1987 - Hugh Johnson
Luxury Choice
50-pound jar of Marmite
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Bogdanov |
Broadcasts
- Sun 19 Apr 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 24 Apr 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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