Des O'Connor
Roy Plomley's castaway is musician and actor Des O'Connor.
Favourite track: Caught in the Act by Victor Borge
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Daily delivery of The Sporting Life
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The Mike Sammes Singers
Up, Up and Away
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Tony Bennett
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
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Julie Andrews
The Sound Of Music
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Castaway's Favourite
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Victor Borge
Caught in the Act
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Henry Mancini & His Orchestra
The Man With the Golden Arm
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Winston Churchill
VE Day (speech, 8 May 1945)
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Jacques Offenbach
Barcarolle (from Tales of Hoffman)
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Georg Solti
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Frank Sinatra
My Way
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Book Choice
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Encyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
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Daily delivery of The Sporting Life
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Des O鈥機onnor |
Broadcast
- Mon 1 Sep 1969 12:25大象传媒 Radio 4
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