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Radio 4,02 Feb 1986,40 mins

Dennis Taylor

Desert Island Discs

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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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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
    Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
    The Platters
  3. 2.
    Jailhouse Rock
  4. 3.
    Moon River
    Moon River
    Johnny Mathis