Podcasts Culture Desert Island Discs Sir Michael Hordern

Sir Michael Hordern

Published: Feb. 15, 1987, 12:15 p.m.

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\nBook: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill\nLuxury: Elm tree