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John Ridgway

Michael Parkinson's castaway is explorer John Ridgway.

John Ridgway's adventures first became public when, in 1966, he rowed across the Atlantic with Chay Blyth. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls canoeing down the Amazon, sailing twice round the world, as well as exploits in Peru and the Himalayas, and he talks about his School of Adventure in Scotland. 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: Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
Book: Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Shaving kit

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Nov 1986 09:05
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Richard Wagner

    Ride of the Valkyries (Die WalkΓΌre)

    Orchestra: The Band and Drums of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Parachute Regiment

  • Maurice Jarre

    Lawrence Of Arabia Overture

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra

  • The Beatles

    The Fool On The Hill

    • Magical Mystery Tour.

  • Wings

    Mull Of Kintyre

  • Vangelis

    Chariots of Fire

  • Claude‐Joseph Rouget de l’Isle

    La Marseillaise

    Orchestra: Military Band Conductor: Raymond Richard

  • Queen

    Is This The World We Created?

    • The Works.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Claude Debussy

      Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)

      Soloist: Pascal Roge

  • Book Choice

    • Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame

  • Luxury Choice

    • Shaving kit

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Captain John Ridgway

Broadcasts

  • Sun 23 Nov 1986 12:15
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 28 Nov 1986 09:05
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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