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Alan Minter
Roy Plomley's castaway is boxer Alan Minter.
Favourite track: My Way by Frank Sinatra
Book: Survival manual
Luxury: Solar-powered transistor radio
Last on
Fri 5 Dec 198009:05
BBC Radio 4
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Alan Minter
Duration: 30:22
Music Played
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Nat King Cole
Sweet Lorraine
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Boney M.
Brown Girl In The Ring
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Billy Joel
Just The Way You Are
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Iris Williams
He Was Beautiful
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Andy Fairweather Low
Wide-Eyed and Legless
Castaway's Favourite
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Frank Sinatra
My Way
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Jigsaw
Prize Fighter
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
Book Choice
Survival manual
Luxury Choice
Solar-powered transistor radio
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Minter |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Nov 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 5 Dec 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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