E I Addio 15,819 Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009y2z0 Here is a rare sound clip that I stumbled across Apparently it is the only existing recording of Briggo on Desert Island Discs. Only about 5 min of it and not the best part but an interesting reminder of the days when Speedway stars were sufficiently well known to be interviewed on the BBC. It was apparently recorded at a time when he was World Champion but as he is referring to starting ice racing I would guess it must be 1964 or 66 rather than the previous years he was champion. Enjoy. Edited February 20, 2015 by E I Addio 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,056 Posted February 20, 2015 That's a brilliant find, E I. Yes it was in the 60s period as I remember listening to it at the time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britmet 233 Posted February 21, 2015 That's a brilliant find, E I. Yes it was in the 60s period as I remember listening to it at the time! . Look again at the BBC page link, - - Monday 13th March 1967, on the Home Service, ( at 13:10hrs.) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,606 Posted February 21, 2015 That's a brilliant find, E I. Yes it was in the 60s period as I remember listening to it at the time! Think you should scroll down to the bottom of this page: http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/0/20?order=asc&q=speedway#search Now if only an audio copy of that still existed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,056 Posted February 21, 2015 You can't do this to me, arnie! Where is the recording???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I vaguely recall the 1967 BBC programme with Barry Briggs on 'Desert Island Discs" but haven't the faintest idea of his selections. Can any member provide the data please? Edited March 2, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,855 Posted March 2, 2015 Quite surprised listening to that how boring Briggo sounds.Too laid back and doesn't really sell the sport that well.But fair play to the man,he got onto a top national radio programme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,056 Posted March 2, 2015 I vaguely recall the 1967 BBC programme with Barry Briigs on 'Desert Island Discs" but haven't the faintest idea of his selections. Can any member provide the data please? According to the link above he chose: Favourite track: You Oughta be in Pictures by Ray Conniff & Billy Butterfield Book: Encyclopaedia Luxury: Surfboard I don't know what his other seven records were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Warren 19 Posted March 2, 2015 One of his choices was Ravel's Bolero if that's how it's spelt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 2, 2015 One of his choices was Ravel's Bolero if that's how it's spelt. Are you the Graham Warren on Facebook? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,606 Posted March 2, 2015 complete list here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009y2z1/segments and Ivan Mauger chose: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009ndg9/segments Not exactly the most contemporary of choices - think I prefer Briggo's to Ivan's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 2, 2015 complete list here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009y2z1/segments and Ivan Mauger chose: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009ndg9/segments Not exactly the most contemporary of choices - think I prefer Briggo's to Ivan's Thank you for Posting this arnieg. Herb Alpert and Johnny Cash - Ivan's choice for me. Even though I am a massive Fan of Briggo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,018 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Thank you for Posting this arnieg. Herb Alpert and Johnny Cash - Ivan's choice for me. Even though I am a massive Fan of Briggo. Got to agree with you! Love Herb Alpert - and Roger Whittaker and Jim Reeves... Steve Edited March 3, 2015 by chunky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Warren 19 Posted March 3, 2015 Ivan Mauger also appeared on Desert Island Discs Sorry, didn't see this had already been said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites