Arthur Hailey
Michael Parkinson's castaway is novelist Arthur Hailey.
Arthur Hailey's novels, which include Hotel and Airport, have made him one of the world's best-selling authors. He was born in England, but emigrated; first to Canada after wartime service in the RAF, and then to the Bahamas. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about the many jobs he had before becoming a full-time writer, about the television play with which he made the breakthrough and about his working methods.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 2 in B Flat by Johannes Brahms
Book: Webster's International Dictionary
Luxury: Hot water
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Johannes Brahms
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major
Soloist: Rudolf Serkin Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra
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Vera Lynn
I'll Be Seeing You
- The Special Magic of Vera Lynn.
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
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MGM Studio Orchestra
Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme)
- Doctor Zhivago.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Horn Concerto No. 4 In E flat major
Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Al Martino
My Foolish Heart
- The Very Best Of.
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
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Monica Sinclair & The Williams Singers
Merrie England
Artist: Michael Collins & Orchestra
- Merrie England.
Book Choice
Webster's International Dictionary
Luxury Choice
Hot water
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Arthur Hailey |
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 Apr 198612:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 11 Apr 198609:05BBC Radio 4
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