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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

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10 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Feb 1972 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Nacio Herb Brown

      Singin' in the Rain

      Singer: Gene Kelly.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah

    Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

  • The Stan Getz Quartet

    Here's that Rainy Day

  • Frank Sinatra

    I Wish I Were In Love Again

  • Blossom Dearie

    Mad About The Boy

  • Stan Kenton and His Orchestra

    How High The Moon

  • Robert Goulet

    If Ever I Would Leave You

  • As Time Goes By

  • Book Choice

    • Death In The Afternoon - Ernest Hemingway

  • Luxury Choice

    • Typewriter and paper

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Michael Parkinson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Feb 1972 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 21 Feb 1972 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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