Benny Green
Michael Parkinson's castaway is writer and broadcaster Benny Green.
Benny Green makes a living as a columnist, broadcaster, lyricist, novelist, etc. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in London, life on the road as a saxophonist, the transition to writing and reading 123 editions of Wisden. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: An Evening with Johnny Mercer by Johnny Mercer
Book: A Quartet of Comedies by H G Wells
Luxury: Saxophone
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Music Played
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Stanley Holloway & Ensemble
Oh! I Must Go 91热爆 Tonight
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Bix Beiderbecke
I'm Coming, Virginia
Artist: Frank Trumbauer and his Orchestra
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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
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Maurice Ravel
Valses nobles et sentimentales
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Conductor: Andre Cluytens
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Fred Astaire
They Can't Take That Away From Me
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Frank Sinatra
One For My Baby
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Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B minor
Soloist: Nigel Kennedy Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Castaway's Favourite
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Johnny Mercer
An Evening with Johnny Mercer
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Book Choice
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A Quartet of Comedies - H G Wells
Luxury Choice
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Saxophone
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
Interviewed Guest | Benny Green |
Broadcasts
- Sun 14 Dec 1986 12:1591热爆 Radio 4
- Fri 19 Dec 1986 09:0591热爆 Radio 4
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