Desert Island Discs: Archive 1986-1991
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Max Hastings
15 Jun 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Max Hastings is the new editor of the Daily Telegraph. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about the influence of his father, MacDonald H...
Ismail Merchant
08 Jun 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Ismail Merchant, the film producer, went into partnership with the director James Ivory 24 years ago. During those years, their films have included Sh...
Elton John
01 Jun 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Elton John began his career as a tea-boy for a music publisher. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his first band, Bluesology, abo...
Bobby Robson
25 May 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Robson is the manager of the England football team, who are about to go to Mexico for the World Cup. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he ...
Arthur Hailey
06 Apr 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur Hailey's novels, which include Hotel and Airport, have made him one of the world's best-selling authors. He was born in England, but emigrated;...
Jane Glover
30 Mar 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Glover, who is the Artistic Director of the London Mozart Players, first became interested in conducting when she was reading music at Oxford Uni...
Rt Hon Shirley Williams
23 Mar 1986
Contributed by Lukas
The Rt Hon Shirley Williams is President of the Social Democratic Party. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her mother Vera Britt...
Ron Pickering
16 Mar 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Pickering, the sports commentator, used to coach athletes for the Olympics. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his career, abo...
Beryl Bainbridge
09 Mar 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Beryl Bainbridge began her career as an assistant stage manager at the Liverpool Playhouse, and went on to become a writer. In conversation with Micha...
John Dankworth
02 Mar 1986
Contributed by Lukas
John Dankworth studied music at the Royal Academy when jazz was not an approved subject - "I used to pretend my saxophone was a bassoon when I put it ...
Selina Scott
23 Feb 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Selina Scott's first job was as a journalist in Dundee. Her move into television came after a three-year stint promoting the island of Bute. In conver...
Ben Kingsley
16 Feb 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Kingsley became a star almost overnight when he took the title role in the film Gandhi. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about the...
Bruce Oldfield
09 Feb 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Oldfield has achieved an international reputation as a fashion designer. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his upbringing, ...
Dennis Taylor
02 Feb 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Taylor became the world snooker champion in a dramatic match against Steve Davis last April. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he describ...
Roy Hattersley
26 Jan 1986
Contributed by Lukas
The Rt Hon Roy Hattersley MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, talks to Michael Parkinson about his upbringin...
Maureen Lipman
19 Jan 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen Lipman is perhaps best known for her role in the television series Agony, but much of her work has been in the theatre. In conversation with M...
Nigel Kennedy
12 Jan 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Kennedy, who achieved international success as a violinist in his early 20s, talks to Michael Parkinson about his musical education at the Menuh...
Alan Parker
05 Jan 1986
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Parkinson's first guest is the film director Alan Parker, who, besides choosing the eight records he would take to the mythical island, talks ...