Lord Thomson of Fleet
Roy Plomley's castaway is newspaper proprietor Lord Thomson of Fleet.
Favourite track: The Blue Danube Waltz Opus 314 by Johann Strauss II
Book: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury: Radio receiver
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Vera Lynn
Wishing
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Sing-it-Again Ensemble & the Steve Race Four
Cruising Down the River
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Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Everywhere You Go
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Rikki Henderson
A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
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Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
The Band Played On
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The Ray Charles Singers
If You Were the Only Girl in the World
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
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Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Vienna Light Opera Orchestra
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Book Choice
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury Choice
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Radio receiver
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Lord Thomson of Fleet |
Broadcast
- Mon 31 Aug 1964 13:40Home Service
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