Alan Jay Lerner
Roy Plomley's castaway is lyricist Alan Jay Lerner.
Favourite track: Mack The Knife by Louis Armstrong and his All Stars
Book: Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Luxury: Piano with wife's picture attached
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Frank Sinatra
Without A Song
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The Very Thought Of You
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Richard Strauss
Baron Ochs' Waltz (from Der Rosenkavalier)
Soloist: Manfred Jungwirth Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonia Conductor: Georg Solti
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Frank Sinatra
Just One Of Those Things
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti
Castaway's Favourite
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
Mack The Knife
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Fats Waller and His Rhythm
Ain't Misbehavin'
Book Choice
Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain
Luxury Choice
Piano with wife's picture attached
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Jay Lerner |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Sep 197818:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 26 Sep 197812:20BBC Radio 4
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