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Harry Corbett

Roy Plomley's castaway is Harry Corbett, creator of the glove puppet Sooty..

Favourite track: There will Never Be Another You by Andre Previn and Rhythm Group
Book: The Best of Beachcomber
Luxury: Trumpet

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Mon 9 Aug 1965 13:10
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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Andre Previn and Rhythm Group

      There will Never Be Another You

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 5 in C minor

    Orchestra: Hall茅 Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Henry Purcell

    Nymphs and Shepherds (from The Libertine)

    Choir: Manchester Schoolchildren's Choir Orchestra: Hall茅 Orchestra Conductor: Hamilton Harty

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor

    Soloist: Benno Moiseiwitsch Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Hugo Rignold

  • Stanley Holloway

    The Pobble Who Had No Toes

  • Arthur Sullivan

    The Lost Chord

    Choir: Cwmbach United Male Choir

  • Julie Andrews

    My Favorite Things

  • The Mantovani Orchestra

    Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)

  • Book Choice

    • The Best of Beachcomber

  • Luxury Choice

    • Trumpet

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Harry Corbett

Broadcast

  • Mon 9 Aug 1965 13:10
    Home Service

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