Gavin Lyall
Roy Plomley's castaway is thriller writer Gavin Lyall.
Favourite track: March Of The Bob Cats by Bob Crosby's Bob Cats
Book: From Here to Eternity by James Jones
Luxury: Cards
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Bunk Johnson and His New Orleans Band
When The Saints Come Marching In
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Josh White
John Henry
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Sam Levene, Stubby Kaye, Johnny Silver
The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game In New York (from Guys and Dolls)
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Bach Goes To Town
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Benny Goodman
Tiger Rag
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Johnny Hodges
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Castaway's Favourite
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Bob Crosby's Bobcats
March Of The Bob Cats
Book Choice
From Here to Eternity - James Jones
Luxury Choice
Cards
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gavin Lyall |
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Jan 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 26 Jan 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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