Ed McBain
Roy Plomley's castaway is the writer Ed McBain.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor by Sergei Rachmaninov
Book: Streets of Gold by Ed McBain
Luxury: Whisky
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor
Soloist: Lazar Berman Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Book Choice
Streets of Gold - Ed McBain
Luxury Choice
Whisky
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ed McBain |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Jun 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 26 Jun 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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