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Radio 4,30 Apr 2000,45 mins

Sir Peter Bonfield

Desert Island Discs

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Sue Lawley's castaway this week is Sir Peter Bonfield. The chief executive of British Telecommunications, it is said that when he left his previous company, its Japanese owner presented him with a samurai sword and helmet to remind him of the warrior qualities he would need at BT. And certainly the challenges facing him in this fast moving industry have tested all his discipline and determination - qualities he says he learnt as a boy at the local convent school. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: American Pie by Don McLean Book: A book on celestial navigation Luxury: A windsurfer

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    Artist
  2. 1.
    Andante for Flute and Orchestra in C major, K315
    Andante for Flute and Orchestra in C major, K315
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  3. 2.
    Peggy Sue
    Peggy Sue
    Buddy Holly
  4. 3.
    Fanfare for the Common Man
    Fanfare for the Common Man
    Aaron Copland