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Alan Jay Lerner

Roy Plomley's castaway is lyricist Alan Jay Lerner.

Favourite track: Mack The Knife by Louis Armstrong and his All Stars
Book: Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Luxury: Piano with wife's picture attached

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 26 Sep 1978 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Frank Sinatra

    Without A Song

  • The Very Thought Of You

  • Richard Strauss

    Baron Ochs' Waltz (from Der Rosenkavalier)

    Soloist: Manfred Jungwirth Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonia Conductor: Georg Solti

  • Frank Sinatra

    Just One Of Those Things

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor

    Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars

      Mack The Knife

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

    Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra

  • Fats Waller and His Rhythm

    Ain't Misbehavin'

  • Book Choice

    • Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano with wife's picture attached

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Alan Jay Lerner

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Sep 1978 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 26 Sep 1978 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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