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Alan Jones

Roy Plomley's castaway is racing driver Alan Jones.

Favourite track: Reminiscing by Little River Band
Book: Eagle in the Sky by Wilbur Smith
Luxury: Australian lager

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 11 Sep 1981 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Johann Strauss II

    The Blue Danube

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Ricardo Muti

  • Gordon Lightfoot

    Summer Side Of Life

  • Mississippi Fred McDowell

    Highway 61

  • Waylon Jennings

    Nashville Wimmin

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Rhiannon

  • Dire Straits

    Sultans Of Swing

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Little River Band

      Reminiscing

  • Book Choice

    • Eagle in the Sky - Wilbur Smith

  • Luxury Choice

    • Australian lager

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Alan Jones

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Sep 1981 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 11 Sep 1981 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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