Len Deighton
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Len Deighton.
Favourite track: Lierder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen by Gustav Mahler
Book: The Art of Modern French Cooking
Luxury: Darkroom
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Für Elise
Soloist: John Ogdon
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
Stars Fell On Alabama
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Johnny Cash
There Ain't No Easy Run
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Gwendoline Brogden
I'll Make A Man Of You
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Maurice Ravel
La Valse
Orchestra: Suisse Romande Orchestra Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 11 in F
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Neil Diamond
Cracklin' Rosie
Castaway's Favourite
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Gustav Mahler
Ich hab' ein glüehend Messer (from Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
Book Choice
The Art of Modern French Cooking
Luxury Choice
Darkroom
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Len Deighton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Jun 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 21 Jun 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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