John Ridgway
Michael Parkinson's castaway is explorer John Ridgway.
John Ridgway's adventures first became public when, in 1966, he rowed across the Atlantic with Chay Blyth. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls canoeing down the Amazon, sailing twice round the world, as well as exploits in Peru and the Himalayas, and he talks about his School of Adventure in Scotland. 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: Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
Book: Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Shaving kit
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Music Played
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Richard Wagner
Ride of the Valkyries (Die Walküre)
Orchestra: The Band and Drums of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Parachute Regiment
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Maurice Jarre
Lawrence Of Arabia Overture
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
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The Beatles
The Fool On The Hill
- Magical Mystery Tour.
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Wings
Mull Of Kintyre
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Vangelis
Chariots of Fire
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Claude‐Joseph Rouget de l’Isle
La Marseillaise
Orchestra: Military Band Conductor: Raymond Richard
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Queen
Is This The World We Created?
- The Works.
Castaway's Favourite
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Claude Debussy
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Soloist: Pascal Roge
Book Choice
Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
Luxury Choice
Shaving kit
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Captain John Ridgway |
Broadcasts
- Sun 23 Nov 198612:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 28 Nov 198609:05BBC Radio 4
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