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Mike Yarwood

Roy Plomley's castaway is impersonator Mike Yarwood.

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Volume of colour reproductions of paintings
Luxury: Daily newspaper

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8 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Jan 1973 12:25
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra

    Theme From Limelight

  • Bing Crosby

    White Christmas

  • Al Kooper

    Reach Out For Me

  • Barbra Streisand

    People

  • Charles Gounod

    Ave Maria

    Soloist: Beniamino Gigli

  • Erroll Garner

    How High The Moon

  • Both Sides Now

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

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

      Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis

  • Book Choice

    • Volume of colour reproductions of paintings

  • Luxury Choice

    • Daily newspaper

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Mike Yarwood

Broadcasts

  • Sat 13 Jan 1973 19:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Mon 15 Jan 1973 12:25
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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