Dr Richard Dawkins

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the biologist Dr Richard Dawkins. Author of popular science books such as The Selfish Gene and The Blind Watchmaker, he'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his scientific beliefs which are firmly rooted in the conviction that Darwin's theory of evolution provides the starting point for all we need to know about our world. He'll be discussing the implications of his theories, as well as choosing eight records for his island exile.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Choices

1.

Gabriel Fauré

In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48

Choir: Choir Of New College Conductor: Edward Higginbottom

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2.

Paul Robeson

Passing By

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3.

Tchaikovsky

String Quartet No 1 in D major - Andante Cantabile

Soloist: Raphael Wallfisch Orchestra: The English Chamber Orchestra

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4.

Judy Collins

Michael From Mountains

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5.

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis

Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner

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6.

Castaway's favourite

Franz Schubert

String Quintet in C major

Soloist: Christopher Van Kampen Orchestra: The Fitzwilliam String Quartet

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7.

Vangelis

Conquest Of Paradise

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8.

Johann Sebastian Bach

St Matthew Passion - Mache dich, mein Herze

Soloist: Tom Krause Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: George Solti

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Book

The Jeeves Omnibus by P G Wodehouse

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Luxury item

Computer (solar-powered)

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