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Ron Pickering
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Mar 16, 1986
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ron Pickering, the sports commentator, used to coach athletes for the Olympics. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his career, about the problems of modern sport, such as racism, violence and drugs, and he 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: Nessun Dorma by Giacomo Puccini
Book: The Guinness Book of Records
Luxury: Typewriter
Book: The Guinness Book of Records
Luxury: Typewriter
Released:
Mar 16, 1986
Format:
Podcast episode
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