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Colin Welland

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and playwright Colin Welland.

Favourite track: Londonderry Air by Philharmonia Orchestra
Book: The Oxford English Dictionary
Luxury: Bed

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4 minutes

Last on

Mon 6 Aug 1973 12:25
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Arthur Sullivan

    The Yeoman of the Guard

    Librettist: William Gilbert.

  • Henry Wood

    Tom Bowling

  • John Howarth

    Peterloo

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Bridge Over Troubled Water

  • JSD Band

    Barney Brallaghan

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)

  • Sweet

    Co-Co

  • Salvation Army Band and Chorus

    Onward Christian Soldiers

  • Book Choice

    • The Oxford English Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Bed

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Colin Welland

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Aug 1973 19:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Mon 6 Aug 1973 12:25
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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