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Michael Aspel
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Michael Aspel.
Favourite track: Ma Mere L'Oye by Maurice Ravel
Book: History of the World
Luxury: Piano
Last on
Mon 9 Oct 197212:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Jimmy Durante
I'm The Guy Who Found The Lost Chord
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London Philharmonic Orchestra
Allegro Risoluto
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Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (from On Your Toes)
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The 5th Dimension
Puppet Man
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Modest Mussorgsky
Great Gate at Kiev (from Pictures at an Exhibition)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Erroll Garner
That's My Kick
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Frank Sinatra
Drinking Water
Castaway's Favourite
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Maurice Ravel
Mother Goose Suite
Orchestra: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Book Choice
History of the World
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Aspel |
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Oct 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 9 Oct 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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