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Jimmy Savile

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Jimmy Savile.

Jimmy Savile OBE began his career in the mines but, as a result of an accident, he took up dance hall management.

In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes how he became a disc jockey and talks about his very successful television series Jim'll Fix It.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Mail order catalogue
Luxury: Havana cigar

40 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Apr 1985 09:05

Music Played

  • Glenn Miller Orchestra

    Moonlight Serenade

    • The Very Best of Glenn Miller.
  • Lee Dorsey

    Workin' In The Coal Mine

    • Journey Through the 60s.
  • The Beatles

    Paperback Writer

    • 20 Greatest Hits.
  • It's Now Or Never

  • Ray Charles

    I Can't Stop Loving

    • The World of Ray Charles.
  • Wham!

    Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

    • Saturday Super Store.
  • Cole Porter

    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

    Soloist: Frank Sinatra and Celeste Holm Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

      Choir: 大象传媒 Singers Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Mail order catalogue

  • Luxury Choice

    • Havana cigar

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Jimmy Savile

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Mar 1985 18:25
  • Fri 5 Apr 1985 09:05

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