Sir Crispin Tickell

15/04/1990 38 min

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Episode Synopsis

The castaway in this week's Desert Island Discs is Sir Crispin Tickell, Britain's Ambassador to the United Nations. As well as being an ambassador, he is also a passionate meteorologist and conservationist - a cool diplomat who's made himself an expert on global warming. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his many postings, passions and pastimes.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: String Quartet No 1 by Johannes Brahms
Book: Guide To Science by Asimov
Luxury: Solar-powered telescope

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