Jackie Stewart
Michael Parkinson's castaway is Formula One champion Jackie Stewart.
Jackie Stewart was world champion in Formula One motor racing before he retired in 1973. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his upbringing in Scotland and talks about his life as a racing driver and about his more recent career as a businessman. 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: Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
Book: Guinness Book of Records
Luxury: Blank book and a pen
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Music Played
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Amazing Grace
- The Golden Sounds Of.
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Castaway's Favourite
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The Beatles
Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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Stevie Wonder
I Just Called To Say I Love You
- The Woman In Red.
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Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody
- Greatest Hits.
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Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
We Are The World
- USA for Africa.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'PathΓ©tique'
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonatas.
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The Beatles
All You Need Is Love
- 20 Greatest Hits.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata in C major
Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz
- Works by Chopin, Mozart, Schubert.
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Book Choice
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Guinness Book of Records
Luxury Choice
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Blank book and a pen
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
Interviewed Guest | Jackie Stewart |
Broadcasts
- Sun 22 Jun 1986 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 27 Jun 1986 09:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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