'Honest' Ed Mirvish
Roy Plomley's castaway is businessman 'Honest' Ed Mirvish.
'Honest' Ed Mirvish is a Canadian high-school drop-out who became a multi-millionaire by running a discount house selling goods at bargain prices. When he was offered the run-down Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto at a bargain price he could not refuse, and before long it was paying its way. His latest venture was to buy the Old Vic in London, which he has restored beautifully.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his various enterprises.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole
Book: Complete Webster's English Dictionary
Luxury: Barbeque
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Nat King Cole
Mona Lisa (feat. Les Baxter and His Orchestra)
- The Best Of.
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Perry Como
Arrivederci Roma
Artist: Ray Charles Singers
- The Shadow of Your Smile.
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Frank Sinatra
My Way
- Greatest Hits Vol 2.
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Jeremy Brett and Orchestra
On the Street Where You Live
- My Fair Lady.
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Ronald Dyson & Company
Aquarius (from Hair)
- Hair.
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Richard Beymer and Orchestra
Maria
- West Side Story.
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Priscilla Lopez
What I Did For Love
- A Chorus Line.
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Connie Francis
My Yiddishe Momme
- Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favourites.
Book Choice
Complete Webster's English Dictionary
Luxury Choice
Barbeque
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Honest' Ed Mirvish |
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Mar 198418:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 30 Mar 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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