Sir Michael Hordern
Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Sir Michael Hordern.
The castaway this week is Sir Michael Hordern who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, recalls a distinguished acting career spanning 50 years. 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: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Elm tree
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Music Played
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Lambert
The Rio Grande
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Thomas Arne
Rule Britannia
Soloist: Anne Collins Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
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Henry Purcell
The Fairy Queen
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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William Shakespeare
O, that this too solid flesh would melt(from Hamlet)
Artist: Richard Burton
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Claudio Monteverdi
Nigra sum (from Vespers 1610)
Orchestra: Monteverdi Choir & Orchestra
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Judi Dench
Miss Money Spider (Butterfly Ball)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Là ci darem la mano (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Luigi Alva & Joan Sutherland Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
Book Choice
A History of the English-Speaking Peoples - Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury Choice
Elm tree
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Hordern |
Broadcasts
- Sun 15 Feb 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 20 Feb 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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