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Ismail Merchant

Michael Parkinson's castaway is producer Ismail Merchant

Michael Parkinson's castaway is singer Elton John

Michael Parkinson's castaway is Manager of the England football team Bobby Robson

Michael Parkinson's castaway is novelist Arthur Hailey

Michael Parkinson's castaway is conductor Jane Glover

Michael Parkinson's castaway is politician the Rt Hon Shirley Williams

Michael Parkinson's castaway is commentator Ron Pickering

Michael Parkinson's castaway is novelist Beryl Bainbridge

Michael Parkinson's castaway is jazz musician John Dankworth

Michael Parkinson's castaway is journalist Selina Scott