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Wilfred Pickles
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Wilfred Pickles.
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch
Luxury: Yellow waistcoat
Last on
Fri 2 Jan 195318:20
Home Service
Music Played
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Josephine Bradley and Her Strict Tempo Orchestra
If I Should Fall In Love Again
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George Frideric Handel
Comfort ye my people (from Messiah)
Soloist: Walter Widdop
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Hallé
Dance of the Hours
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Vera Lynn & Arthur Young
We'll Meet Again
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Glasgow Orpheus Choir
Bonnie Dundee
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
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Jimmy Durante
Inka Dinka Do
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David Lloyd
Land Of My Fathers
Choir: Band & Chorus Welsh Guards
Book Choice
The Oxford Book of English Verse - Arthur Quiller-Couch
Luxury Choice
Yellow waistcoat
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Wilfred Pickles |
Broadcast
- Fri 2 Jan 195318:20Home Service
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