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Radio 4,29 Mar 1987,40 mins

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The castaway this week is the former Ryder Cup golfer Peter Alliss, who has become one of the game's best-known commentators. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his life and career. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar Book: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill Luxury: Sand-yacht

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    Artist
  2. 1.
    Well, Did You Evah?
    Well, Did You Evah?
    Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra
  3. 2.
    Night and Day
    Night and Day
    Cole Porter
  4. 3.
    Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
    Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
    Georges Bizet