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Lord Donoughue

Michael Parkinson's castaway is politician and businessman Lord Donoughue.

The castaway this week is Lord Donoughue, who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, traces the course of his career from working-class beginnings, to Oxford, to the world of politics (he was senior advisor to two Labour Prime Ministers) and to merchant banking.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

40 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Feb 1988 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Gene Kelly

    Our Love Is Here To Stay

    • Original Soundtrack, American in Paris.

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Si, mi chiamano Mimi (from La Bohème)

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Clarinet Concerto in A major

    Performer: Jack Brymer. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Colin Davis.
    • MOZART WIND CONCERTOS.
    • PHILIPS.

  • The Beatles

    Something

    • Abbey Road.
    • Parlophone.

  • Richard Strauss

    Morgen, Op. 27/4

    • Four Last Songs.
    • Philips.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Clarinet Quintet In B Minor

    • Argo.

  • Glen Campbell

    Gentle On My Mind

    • Greatest Hits.
    • Capitol.

  • Franz Schubert

    String Quintet in C major

    • DG.

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Bernard Donoughue

Broadcasts

  • Sun 31 Jan 1988 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 5 Feb 1988 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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