George Melly
Roy Plomley's castaway is jazz singer George Melly.
Favourite track: Hustlin' Dan by Bessie Smith
Book: A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu by Marcel Proust
Luxury: Piano
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The Beatles
Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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George Formby
Auntie Maggie's Remedy
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Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven
Potato Head Blues
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Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons - Spring
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Billie Holiday
Yesterdays
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Douglas Byng
At The Ball
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Jelly Roll Morton鈥檚 New Orleans Jazzmen
Winin' Boy Blues
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Bessie Smith
Hustlin' Dan
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Book Choice
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A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu - Marcel Proust
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | George Melly |
Broadcasts
- Sat 17 Mar 1973 19:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 19 Mar 1973 12:25大象传媒 Radio 4
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