Martin Pipe on Desert Island Discs Revisited

Very interesting programme. His dad owned 45 betting shops which gave him his start. It's part of a horsey theme up to Royal Ascot which will include Lucinda Russell and Frankie D.

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Horse trainer Martin Pipe is castaway by Sue Lawley.

Martin has turned horse training into a science.

His animals have the choice of a swimming pool, indoor canter and walking machine, while the on-site laboratory monitors their temperature, blood and weight throughout the day.

Yet he retains his love for the horses themselves - a passion which has made him one of the most successful trainers in Britain.

Martin Pipe retired in 2006, handing over to son, David although he continued to be involved.

DISC ONE: Sheryl Crow - Hard to Make a Stand 
DISC TWO: The Beatles - Hey Jude
DISC THREE: Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
DISC FOUR: Helen Shapiro - Walkin' Back to Happiness 
DISC FIVE: Luciano Pavarotti - Giacomo Puccini’s Nessun dorma
DISC SIX: Tom Jones - Help Yourself 
DISC SEVEN: Carly Simon - Nobody Does it Better
DISC EIGHT: Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue

CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
BOOK CHOICE: RS Timmis - Horse Management
LUXURY CHOICE: Winning post from Cheltenham racecourse

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1999.