Desert island discs to feature war veteran on 3,000th show. The scottishborn airman was the royal navys most decorated pilot and. Kirsty youngs guest for the 3,000th edition of desert island discs was former royal navy test pilot captain eric winkle brown. Desert island discs, captain eric winkle brown bbc radio 4. Kirsty young in tribute to war hero on desert island discs. Listen to desert island discs episodes free, on demand. Bbc radio 4 presenter kirsty young, who featured brown on the 3,000th episode of the desert island discs programme, said of him, when you read through his life story, it makes james bond seem. As soon as he left school he joined the royal air force and became a bomber pilot. The worlds greatest test pilot tells his story reprint by brown, captain eric isbn. Too close for comfort captain eric winkle brown cbe. Nazi interrogator captain eric winkle browns medals and.
Enthusiastically, he had agreed to this meeting to answer my research questions. Nov 15, 2014 bbc radio 4 november 15, 2014 this week desert island discs celebrated its 3,000th edition with eric winkle brown the recordbreaking 95 yearold former test pilot who interrogated hermann goering, helped liberate the belsen concentration camp and by chance managed to sing with the glenn miller band. Desert island discs podcast free on the podcast app. Common people pulp this song takes me back to my childhood camping and caravanning days with my parents. Not all of them available to listen to, but the vast majority are. In 2014, the war veteran was picked as the subject for the 3,000th edition of desert island discs. A playlist featuring andy williams, artie shaw, the band of h. Captain eric melrose winkle brown, cbe, dsc, afc, hon fraes, rn 21 january 1919 21 february 2016 was a british royal navy officer and test pilot who flew 487 different types of aircraft, more than anyone else in history. Dec 31, 2014 when the 95yearold former royal navy test pilot captain eric winkle brown was the guest on desert island discs 3,000th edition recently, the highlydecorated scottish war hero made an. It is a pastime of mine to ask people the following question. Ive just been listening to the desert island discs podcast on bbc radio 4 where 95year old exroyal navy test pilot captain eric winkle brown was interviewed. Capt eric winkle brown, one of the most celebrated british pilots in history, has died at the age of 97. Eric brown has held the world record for the most flight deck landings 2,407 for over 65.
Somewhat ot i know, but i thought some might appreciate a heads up. The story told by eric winkle brown himself was fascinating reading throughout the book. Eric winkle brown is on desert island discs between 09. I remembered him from my childhood,in the forties and fifties,and i was surprised to find he was still alive,thank you, desert island discs,and for me,the greatest part of his story is at the end,the forbearance with which he deals with that dreadful labour government that did so much to emasculate the british armed forces,towards the end of. Bbc radio 4 november 15, 2014 this week desert island discs celebrated its 3,000th edition with eric winkle brown the recordbreaking 95 yearold former test pilot who interrogated hermann goering, helped liberate the belsen concentration camp and by chance managed to sing with the glenn miller band. His first ever carrier landing, at the age of 21, was as a member of a small group of pilots testing whether it was possible to operate on a modified banana boat with half the landing distance of a purposebuilt british aircraft carrier and half as many arrestor wires. First desert island discs i remember listening to was chris bonnington, when he broke down talking about his friends dying on the mountains alongside him. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Here are 45 of the best desert island discs you can enjoy, for free, on the bbc website, or via itunes. Captain eric winkle brown britains defence in the near future duration. Classic bbc radio theme desert island discs youtube. Former test pilot captain eric winkle brown is interviewed by kirsty young.
Landing on a flight deck is acknowledged as one of the most difficult things a pilot can do. The british pilot eric winkle brown, who is due to appear on radio 4s desert island discs this week at the age of 95, has the record for the most aircraft carrier landings according to this bbc article. Captain eric winkle brown desert island discs for the 3,000th programme, former royal navy test pilot captain eric winkle brown is interviewed by kirsty young. Desert island discs is a programme which is broadcasted by bbc radio 4 and is available on the desert island discs webb. Brown holds the world record for the most aircraft. Eric winkle brown started his professional career in 1940 in the british fleet air arm. Capt eric winkle brown bust at fleet air arm museum. Eric winkle brown and the record for the most aircraft.
Its hard to believe that desert island discs has been on bbc radio for over 75 years even longer than just a minute. The fleet air arms most decorated pilot, his life reads like a handbook in beating the odds. The fact that all was based on real life events added to the pleasure of reading. Like many other ppruners i have his famous book wings on my sleeve, a very welcome birthday gift from my son, so already had some knowledge of winkle s remarkable career. Kirsty young will not return to radio 4s desert island discs. The scottishborn airman was the royal navys most decorated pilot and held three. Jan 27, 2017 nine unique luxury items on desert island discs january 27, 2017 desert island discs celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, having first aired on 29 january 1942 when original host roy plomley interviewed popular viennese comedian, actor and musician, vic oliver. Former royal navy test pilot eric winkle brown will. Captain eric melrose winkle brown cbe, dsc, afc, hon. Sep 01, 2007 eric winkle brown started his professional career in 1940 in the british fleet air arm.
Winkle brown will feature on the 3000th edition of bbc radio 4s desert island discs on friday 14th november at 9am. Captain eric winkle brown 1919 2016 when captain eric winkle brown was the subject of desert island discs, presenter kirsty young remarked that his extraordinary. Captain eric melrose winkle brown, cbe, dsc, afc, hon fraes, rn. Mar 12, 2015 capt eric winkle brown bust at fleet air arm museum. Kirsty young steps down as host of desert island discs. Brian epsteins appearance on the longrunning bbc radio series desert island discs was first broadcast on this day the beatles manager was interviewed by the shows creator, roy plomley, and chose the eight records, luxury item and book he would take if stranded as a castaway on a desert island. The 3,000 edition of the programme featured captain brown.
Until late september 2009, desert island discs could not be heard on the bbcs iplayer service, which allows most programmes to be heard up to a week after transmission. He completed a record 2,407 aircraft carrier landings. Bbc radio 4 desert island discs, captain eric winkle. Bbc radio 4 desert island discs, captain eric winkle brown. How to survive on a desert island by a former royal navy lieutenant commander by paul hart 29 jan 2017, 5. A tribute to british royal navy officer and experimental test pilot captain eric melrose winkle brown 27 january 1919 21 february 2016 i met eric brown in april 20 at the royal air force club in piccadilly, london. The worlds greatest test pilot tells his story kindle edition by brown, eric. From the fly navy heritage trust the worlds greatest test pilot, captain eric winkle brown cbe dsc afc royal navy will be launching his latest book too close for comfort on thursday 2 july at mead carney fine art gallery, 45 dover street, mayfair, london w15 4ff at 18. Eric winkle brown to be guest on desert island discs. The university of edinburgh alumni magazine 1,861 views.
Guy gibson of the dambusters, and his desert island discs. Eric winkle brown caution aviation content archive. George michael, alice walker, tom hanks, second world war pilot eric winkle brown. The 75th anniversary of desert island discs featuring david beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. War hero captain eric winkle brown captivated desert island discs presenter kirsty young when he appeared on the radio programmes. Desert island discs is one of radio 4s most popular and enduring programmes.
It has taken me a long time to choose just eight, but here they are. Interviewed by kirsty young for the 3000th edition of desert island discs 2014. Six reasons why desert island discs is the perfect radio. Fascinating facts, figures, stats, and trivia are collected here in celebration of the 70th anniversary of desert island discs. Nov 14, 2014 captain eric winkle brown desert island discs for the 3,000th programme, former royal navy test pilot captain eric winkle brown is interviewed by kirsty young. Oct 25, 2015 desert island discs is one of the best and longest running radio shows on the bbc the gist of the show is simple. Bbc radio 4s longrunning desert island discs will feature a world war two veteran for its 3,000th edition next week. On desert island discs at the moment, captain eric winkle brown. Remarkably, more than 3,000 episodes have been recorded, with some guests returning to the show more than once. The programmes website 22 stated that this was due to rights issues, as explained in the sunday times in 2006.
Sep 01, 2007 i remembered him from my childhood,in the forties and fifties,and i was surprised to find he was still alive,thank you, desert island discs,and for me,the greatest part of his story is at the end,the forbearance with which he deals with that dreadful labour government that did so much to emasculate the british armed forces,towards the end of. Eric winkle brown, desert island discs the nostalgia. He is the subject of the 3000th edition of desert island discs on bbc radio 4, 09000945 friday 14th november. In conversation with edinburgh alumnus and heroic test pilot captain eric winkle brown. Bbc radio 4 this week desert island discs celebrated its. As a frequent listener to the desert island discs programme i thoroughly enjoyed the 3,000th broadcast today, eric brown was an inspired choice for this landmark edition. The mind boggles when you realize how much eric brown achieve in his life time, i think only few people have achieved so much. Desert island discs listen via stitcher for podcasts.
Eric winkle brown, test pilot extraordinaire slightly ot, but surely of note to those with an interest in british aviation or planning on visiting the various aviation attractions in the uk on their next visit. Here are the moments that made desert island discs a radio classic. Captain eric winkle brown, who became known as the worlds greatest test pilot, has died at the age of 97, at east surrey hospital. Kirsty young in tribute to war hero on desert island discs tv. Image brown family image caption brown, second right, with colleagues on a spitfire in 1944 image caption eric brown s life was celebrated by desert island discs in 2014 related topics. I think it is a repeat but is still worth watching even if you have seen it beforeok. Desert island discs has just celebrated its 3,000th edition with a broadcast featuring the legendary and highly decorated former royal navy test pilot eric winkle brown cbe. Jul 29, 2018 with over 3,000 guests having appeared on the show, and four different hosts, desert island discs is now an institution a character in tom stoppards play the real thing fretted about his. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading wings on my sleeve. And with so many programmes to choose from, its hard to know where to.
Elvis on desert island discs, 1992 elvis costello fan forum. He was also the mostdecorated pilot in the history of the royal navy. Anybody who missed it bbc will have it shortly on iplayer and on mp3 download from the desert island discs website. Created by roy plomley in 1942, the format is simple. Captain eric winkle brown rn one of the worlds greatest pilots. Aug 29, 2009 the original version was recorded by coates for introducing the bbc radio series desert island discs, which has run since 1942, and the theme is still in use today. A sad day for those of us on tnf who have an affection for old warbirds and an admiration of that extraordinary generation of test pilots. Nov 15, 2014 war hero captain eric winkle brown captivated desert island discs presenter kirsty young when he appeared on the radio programmes landmark 3,000th edition. War hero captain eric winkle brown captivated desert island discs presenter kirsty young when he appeared on the radio programmes landmark 3,000th edition. On the desert island discs website, you can browse all the recordings since 1942. There are so many songs i could have chosen for my desert island discs. It was consistently brilliant, by turns distressing, hilarious, and moving.
The writer, critic, poet and broadcaster clive james 1939 2019 appeared twice on desert island discs first in 1980, and again in 2000. Desert island discs captain eric winkle brown more clips from captain eric winkle brown kirsty young. Captain eric winkle brown desert island discs on acast. I am sorry to have to announce that eric winkle brown has died at the grand old age of 97. The figure given is 2,407, which would work out at one landing per day for 6 years, 7 months and 3 days. Captain eric melrose winkle brown, cbe, dsc, afc, hon fraes, rn 21 january 1919 21 february 2016 was a british royal navy officer and test pilot who flew 487 types of aircraft, more than anyone else in history. A bit of background to go with the programme here and if you missed desert island discs live you can listen in or download the podcast here. Anybody who missed it bbc will have it shortly on iplayer and on mp3 download from the desert island discs.
Radio 4 celebrated its 3,000 edition of desert island discs by featuring. The 3,000th edition of desert island discs, featuring eric winkle brown, is broadcast on bbc radio 4, 09. Eric is on the 3000th episode to be broadcast on friday 14th november. May 07, 2017 since 1942, desert island discs has been a regular feature on bbc radio 4. Bbc britains greatest pilot the extraordinary story of.
Kirsty youngs guest is former royal navy test pilot captain eric winkle brown the programmes 3000th edition. Winkle brown, test pilot heads up on desert island discs bbc radio 4 this morning 141114. If anybody missed it, ewb was on desert island discs this morning 9. Kirsty young with tom hanks on desert island discs.
The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. Captain eric winkle brown was a distinguished test pilot who flew more than 487 different types of aircraft, including luftwaffe types. Captain eric melrose winkle brown, cbe, dsc, afc, hon fraes, rn 21 january 1919 21. He made his first bombing mission over the kiel canal the day after war was declared. Seems roy plomley pinched the idea for desert island discs launched in 1942 from a. Kirsty has been a wonderful host of desert island discs for more than a decade and her intuitive interviewing style as well as her warmth and humour has helped bring out incredible life stories and anecdotes from. Eric winkle brown rip posted in the nostalgia forum. Jan 06, 2017 mick jagger is one of the famous desert island discs refuseniks george bernard shaw, laurence olivier, ted hughes and prince charles turned it down too. May 16, 2019 when the 26 year old guy gibson appeared on desert island discs on 19 february 1944 roy plomley opened the programme with a brief history of his extraordinary career.
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