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David Gower

Roy Plomley's castaway is cricketer David Gower.

The cricketer David Gower, who is to be the captain of Leicestershire next season, is thought by many to be one of the world's most exciting batsmen. He is in New Zealand with the England team, of which he is the vice captain, for the test series.

In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career and 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: Piano Concerto No 5 In E Flat by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Compendium of wines
Luxury: Video cassettes of Rumpole of the Bailey

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 20 Jan 1984 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • George Frideric Handel

    Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (from Solomon)

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham

  • Elton John

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

  • Genesis

    I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'

      Soloist: Daniel Barenboim Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer

  • Supertramp

    Breakfast In America

  • Dire Straits

    Tunnel Of Love

  • Al Stewart & Orchestra

    On The Border

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli

  • Book Choice

    • Compendium of wines

  • Luxury Choice

    • Video cassettes of Rumpole of the Bailey

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest David Gower

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Jan 1984 18:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 20 Jan 1984 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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