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Dennis Taylor became the world snooker champion in a dramatic match against Steve Davis last April. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he describes his childhood in County Tyrone, Jim-Joe Gervin's billiard hall where he first took up snooker, and how he became a professional. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters Book: Joke book Luxury: Limitless supply of yoghurt
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Smoke Gets In Your EyesSmoke Gets In Your EyesThe Platters
- 2.Jailhouse Rock
- 3.Moon RiverMoon RiverJohnny Mathis