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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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Ricardo Muti
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Gordon Lightfoot
Summer Side Of Life
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Mississippi Fred McDowell
Highway 61
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Waylon Jennings
Nashville Wimmin
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Fleetwood Mac
Rhiannon
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Dire Straits
Sultans Of Swing
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Castaway's Favourite
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Little River Band
Reminiscing
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Book Choice
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Eagle in the Sky - Wilbur Smith
Luxury Choice
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Australian lager
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Jones |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Sep 1981 18:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 11 Sep 1981 09:05BBC Radio 4
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