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Radio 4,22 Jan 1995,40 mins

Dr Richard Dawkins

Desert Island Discs

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The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the biologist Dr Richard Dawkins. Author of popular science books such as The Selfish Gene and The Blind Watchmaker, he'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his scientific beliefs which are firmly rooted in the conviction that Darwin's theory of evolution provides the starting point for all we need to know about our world. He'll be discussing the implications of his theories, as well as choosing eight records for his island exile. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: String Quintet In C Major 163 by Franz Schubert Book: The Jeeves Omnibus by P G Wodehouse Luxury: Computer (solar-powered)

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48
    In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48
    Gabriel Fauré
  3. 2.
    Passing By
    Passing By
    Paul Robeson
  4. 3.
    String Quartet No 1 in D major - Andante Cantabile
    String Quartet No 1 in D major - Andante Cantabile
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky