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Michael Parkinson
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Michael Parkinson.
Favourite track: Singin' In The Rain by Gene Kelly
Book: Death In The Afternoon by Ernest Hemingway
Luxury: Typewriter and paper
Last on
Mon 21 Feb 197212:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Nacio Herb Brown
Singin' in the Rain
Singer: Gene Kelly.
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George Frideric Handel
Messiah
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
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The Stan Getz Quartet
Here's that Rainy Day
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Frank Sinatra
I Wish I Were In Love Again
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Blossom Dearie
Mad About The Boy
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Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
How High The Moon
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Robert Goulet
If Ever I Would Leave You
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As Time Goes By
Book Choice
Death In The Afternoon - Ernest Hemingway
Luxury Choice
Typewriter and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Parkinson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Feb 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 21 Feb 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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