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Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Thora Hird.

Favourite track: Symphony No 9 in E Minor by Antonin Dvo?ák
Book: History of the world
Luxury: Insect repellent

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Mon 15 Jul 196812:25
Home Service

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Music Played

  • GUS [Footwear] Band

    Oh, Listen to the Band

  • Jules Massenet

    Méditation (from Thaïs)

    Soloist: Manoug Parikian Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians

    Chicken Reel Square Dance

  • Jacques Orchestra

    Keltic Lament

  • Tommy Kinsman Orchestra

    Big Noise from Winnetka

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished'

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl Bohm

  • Mel Tormé

    Comin' Home Baby

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Antonín Dvořák

      Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'

      Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Book Choice

    • History of the world

  • Luxury Choice

    • Insect repellent

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestThora Hird

Broadcast

  • Mon 15 Jul 196812:25
    Home Service

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