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Len Deighton

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Len Deighton.

Favourite track: Lierder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen by Gustav Mahler
Book: The Art of Modern French Cooking
Luxury: Darkroom

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Jun 1976 12:25
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Für Elise

    Soloist: John Ogdon

  • Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars

    Stars Fell On Alabama

  • Johnny Cash

    There Ain't No Easy Run

  • Gwendoline Brogden

    I'll Make A Man Of You

  • Maurice Ravel

    La Valse

    Orchestra: Suisse Romande Orchestra Conductor: Ernest Ansermet

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 11 in F

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis

  • Neil Diamond

    Cracklin' Rosie

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Gustav Mahler

      Ich hab' ein glüehend Messer (from Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen)

      Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Book Choice

    • The Art of Modern French Cooking

  • Luxury Choice

    • Darkroom

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Len Deighton

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Jun 1976 19:00
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
  • Mon 21 Jun 1976 12:25
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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