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Radio 4,26 Apr 1987,40 mins

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Frank Bough has been described as "the most unassailable performer on British television". In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back on his 25 years with the BBC, working on, amongst others, Sportsnight, Grandstand, Nationwide, and recently, Breakfast Time. 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: Violin Concerto in B Minor by Edward Elgar Book: Barclays World of Cricket by Jim Swanton Luxury: Contact lenses

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