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John Huston
Roy Plomley's castaway is director John Huston.
Favourite track: Shenandoah by Salli Terri
Book: Dialogues by Plato
Luxury: Havana cigars
Last on
Mon 14 May 197312:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Salli Terri
Shenandoah
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Bessie Smith
St Louis Blues
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Ethel Waters
Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)
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John McCormack
Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair
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The Beatles
Yellow Submarine
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John Faulkner
My Lady Greensleeves
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Maxine Sullivan
Loch Lomond
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Walter Huston
September Song
Book Choice
Dialogues - Plato
Luxury Choice
Havana cigars
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Huston |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 May 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 14 May 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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