Dennis Taylor
Michael Parkinson's castaway is snooker player Dennis Taylor.
Dennis Taylor became the world snooker champion in a dramatic match against Steve Davis last April. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he describes his childhood in County Tyrone, Jim-Joe Gervin's billiard hall where he first took up snooker, and how he became a professional.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters
Book: Joke book
Luxury: Limitless supply of yoghurt
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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The Platters
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Encore of Golden Hits.
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Jailhouse Rock
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Johnny Mathis
Moon River
- Greatest Hits.
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The Beatles
She Loves You
- She Loves You.
- Parlophone.
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Joe Dolan and The Drifters
The Answer To Everything
- Irish Showband Hits.
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Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
Guilty
Artist: Robin Gibb
- Guilty.
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Jeffrey Osborne
On The Wings Of Love
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Dire Straits
Walk Of Life
- Brothers in Arms.
Book Choice
Joke book
Luxury Choice
Limitless supply of yoghurt
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Dennis Taylor |
Broadcasts
- Sun 2 Feb 198612:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 7 Feb 198609:05BBC Radio 4
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