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Dr Richard Dawkins

Sue Lawley's castaway is biologist Dr Richard Dawkins.

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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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 27 Jan 1995 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Gabriel FaurΓ©

    In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48

    Choir: Choir Of New College Conductor: Edward Higginbottom

    • Faure & Durufle Requiems.
    • CRD.

  • Paul Robeson

    Passing By

    • The Glorious Voice Of Paul Robeson.
    • EMI.

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    String Quartet No 1 in D major - Andante Cantabile

    Soloist: Raphael Wallfisch Orchestra: The English Chamber Orchestra

    • Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations Etc.
    • Chandos.

  • Judy Collins

    Michael From Mountains

    • Wildflowers.
    • Elektra.

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis

    Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner

    • The English Connection.
    • ASV.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Franz Schubert

      String Quintet in C major

      Soloist: Christopher Van Kampen Orchestra: The Fitzwilliam String Quartet

      • Schubert: String Quintet.
      • Decca.

  • Vangelis

    Conquest Of Paradise

    • Conquest Of Paradise - Soundtrack Of 1492.
    • Warner Music - East West.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion - Mache dich, mein Herze

    Soloist: Tom Krause Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: George Solti

    • J.S. Bach - St. Mathew Passion.
    • Decca.

  • Book Choice

    • The Jeeves Omnibus - P G Wodehouse

  • Luxury Choice

    • Computer (solar-powered)

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Richard Dawkins

Broadcasts

  • Sun 22 Jan 1995 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 27 Jan 1995 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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