Desert Island Discs: Archive 1986-1991 - David Penhaligon

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

Published on Sunday, 22nd March 1987.

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