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Julian Critchley

Michael Parkinson's castaway is politician and journalist Julian Critchley.

Julian Critchley is the Conservative MP for Aldershot and he's also a journalist and writer. In conversation with Michael Parkinson he talks about his dual career and about his recreations, which include reading military history and looking at churches.

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

Favourite track: September Song by Walter Huston
Book: An Omelette and a Glass of Wine by Elizabeth David
Luxury: Case of wine

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Apr 1987 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Dance of the Knights (from Romeo and Juliet)

    Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir George Solti

  • Yves Montand

    Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves)

  • Mikis Theodorakis

    Rendezvous

  • Edward Elgar

    Symphony No. 1 in A flat major - 4th movement

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Concerto for Flute & Harp in C Major

    Soloist: James Galway

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony No. 2 in D major - 1st movement

    Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra Conductor: Lorin Maazel

  • Nat King Cole

    Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Walter Huston

      September Song

  • Book Choice

    • An Omelette and a Glass of Wine - Elizabeth David

  • Luxury Choice

    • Case of wine

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Julian Critchley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 12 Apr 1987 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 17 Apr 1987 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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