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Sir Michael Hordern

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Sir Michael Hordern.

The castaway this week is Sir Michael Hordern who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, recalls a distinguished acting career spanning 50 years. He also 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: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Elm tree

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 20 Feb 1987 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Lambert

    The Rio Grande

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

      Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

  • Thomas Arne

    Rule Britannia

    Soloist: Anne Collins Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Henry Purcell

    The Fairy Queen

    Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra

  • William Shakespeare

    O, that this too solid flesh would melt(from Hamlet)

    Artist: Richard Burton

  • Claudio Monteverdi

    Nigra sum (from Vespers 1610)

    Orchestra: Monteverdi Choir & Orchestra

  • Judi Dench

    Miss Money Spider (Butterfly Ball)

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    LΓ  ci darem la mano (from Don Giovanni)

    Soloist: Luigi Alva & Joan Sutherland Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • A History of the English-Speaking Peoples - Sir Winston Churchill

  • Luxury Choice

    • Elm tree

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Michael Hordern

Broadcasts

  • Sun 15 Feb 1987 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 20 Feb 1987 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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