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Ismail Merchant

Michael Parkinson's castaway is producer Ismail Merchant.

Ismail Merchant, the film producer, went into partnership with the director James Ivory 24 years ago. During those years, their films have included Shakespeare Wallah, The Bostonians, Heat and Dust and A Room With A View.

In conversation with Michael Parkinson, Ismail Merchant talks about his childhood in India, about his break into films and about the very successful partnership. He also chooses the eight records that he would take to the mythical island.

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

Favourite track: The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Works by E.M Forster and Works by P D James and Works by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Luxury: Cooking range

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 13 Jun 1986 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Nazakat Ali Etc

    Raga Mishra Khamaj

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      The Magic Flute

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

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

  • Vilayat Khan

    Rag Yamani

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    The Four Seasons - Winter

  • To The Monastery

  • The Beatles

    Hey Jude

  • Begum Akhtar

    Chha Rahi Kali Ghata

  • Book Choice

    • Works - E.M Forster, Works - James, Works - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

  • Luxury Choice

    • Cooking range

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Ismail Merchant

Broadcasts

  • Sun 8 Jun 1986 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 13 Jun 1986 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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