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Roy Plomley's castaway is the writer Ed McBain.

Favourite track: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor by Sergei Rachmaninov
Book: Streets of Gold by Ed McBain
Luxury: Whisky

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40 minutes

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Tue 26 Jun 1979 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Igor Stravinsky

    The Rite Of Spring

    Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Igor Stravinsky

  • Bobbie Gentry

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  • Olivier Messiaen

    L'Ascension - 4th movement

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Igor Stravinsky

  • Tony Bennett

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  • The Beatles

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  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Sergey Rachmaninov

      Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor

      Soloist: Lazar Berman Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Claudio Abbado

  • Book Choice

    • Streets of Gold - Ed McBain

  • Luxury Choice

    • Whisky

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ed McBain

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Jun 1979 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 26 Jun 1979 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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