Robbie Brightwell
Roy Plomley's castaway is athlete Robbie Brightwell.
Favourite track: When I Fall in Love by Nat King Cole
Book: The Human Situation by MacNeill Dixon
Luxury: Safety razor
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Music Played
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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The Goons
Tales of Old Dartmoor
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Pilgrims' Chorus (from Tannhäuser)
Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Lehmann
Castaway's Favourite
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Nat King Cole
When I Fall in Love
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Peter Sellers
Wouldn't it Be Loverly?
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Royal Albert Hall Choral Society
O Come All Ye Faithful
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Winston Churchill
This Was Their Finest Hour (speech, 18 June 1940)
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Geoff Love & His Orchestra
The Call of the Faraway Hills
Book Choice
The Human Situation - MacNeill Dixon
Luxury Choice
Safety razor
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robbie Brightwell |
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Sep 196413:40Home Service
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