Norman Mailer
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Norman Mailer.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges
Luxury: Stick of the best marijuana
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Gus Elen
Art A Pint O' Ale
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Sonny Stitt
Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Sonny Rollins
The Way You Look Tonight
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Miles Davis Quintet
'Round Midnight
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Lale Andersen
Lilli Marlene
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Carmen McRae
Imagination
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti
Book Choice
Labyrinths - Jorge Luis Borges
Luxury Choice
Stick of the best marijuana
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Norman Mailer |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Dec 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 21 Dec 197909:05BBC Radio 4
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