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Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

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

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Michael Hordern

Desert Island Discs: Sir Michael Hordern

Sir Michael Hordern

15/02/1987

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Sir Michael Hordern

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Sir Michael Hordern

Michael Parkinson's castaway is actor Sir Michael Hordern.

The castaway this week is Sir Michael Hordern who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, recalls a distinguished acting career spanning 50 years. He 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: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Elm tree

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