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David Penhaligon

David Penhaligon

FromDesert Island Discs


David Penhaligon

FromDesert Island Discs

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 1987
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A tribute to David Penhaligon, the Cornish Liberal MP who was killed in a road accident at the end of last year. In a conversation with Michael Parkinson recorded just a few weeks before his death, he talks about his life and work and 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: Maple Leaf Rag by Joshua Rifkin
Book: A cricketing Almanac
Luxury: 30 foot of steel
Released:
Mar 22, 1987
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.