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Peter Alliss

Michael Parkinson's castaway is former golfer and commentator Peter Alliss.

The castaway this week is the former Ryder Cup golfer Peter Alliss, who has become one of the game's best-known commentators. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his life and career.

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

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Sand-yacht

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 3 Apr 1987 09:05
成人快手 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra

    Well, Did You Evah?

  • Cole Porter

    Night and Day

    Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grapelli

  • Georges Bizet

    Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)

    Soloist: Bjoerling, Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Orchestra

  • Peggy Lee

    The Folks Who Live on the Hill

  • Richard Harris

    MacArthur Park

  • Jeanette MacDonald

    Indian Love Call

    Artist: Nelson Eddy & Orchestra

  • Lulu

    Shout

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

      Orchestra: 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra

  • Book Choice

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

  • Luxury Choice

    • Sand-yacht

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Peter Alliss

Broadcasts

  • Sun 29 Mar 1987 12:15
    成人快手 Radio 4
  • Fri 3 Apr 1987 09:05
    成人快手 Radio 4

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