Peter Melchett
Sue Lawley's castaway is Executive Director of Greenpeace Peter Melchett.
Sue Lawley's guest this week is Peter Melchett. The executive director of Greenpeace, he has recently hit the headlines for his active opposition to genetically modified crops. Once a pillar of the establishment, Lord Melchett was a rising politician in Jim Callaghan's Labour government before he became interested in green issues. He did though shock his colleagues in the Northern Ireland office, when he admitted listening to the pop group The Boomtown Rats.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Special Live Recording of 'PEACE' by Eurythmics
Book: Field guide to his imaginary Island
Luxury: Snorkel and mask
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Ewan MacColl
The Manchester Rambler
- Black and White.
- Cooking Vinyl.
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Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin
Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves
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Bob Dylan
Rainy Day Women Nos. 12 and 35
- Blonde On Blonde.
- CBS.
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Paint It Black
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Stiff Little Fingers
Alternative Ulster
- All the Best Stiff Little Fingers.
- EMI.
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Lauryn Hill
Turn Your Lights Down Low
- Turn Your Lights Down Low.
- Columbia.
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U2
Pride (In the Name of Love)
- The Marquee - 30 Legendary Years.
- Polydor.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Eurythmics
Special Live Recording of 'PEACE'
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Book Choice
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Field guide to his imaginary Island
Luxury Choice
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Snorkel and mask
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Melchett |
Broadcasts
- Sun 30 Jan 2000 11:15成人快手 Radio 4
- Fri 4 Feb 2000 09:00成人快手 Radio 4
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