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Percy Merriman

Roy Plomley's castaway is concert performer Percy Merriman.

Favourite track: Route March by Roosters Concert Party and Military Band
Book: Dictionary of National Biography
Luxury: Field glasses

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4 minutes

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Mon 17 Aug 1964 13:40
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Roosters Concert Party and Military Band

      Route March

  • Edward German

    Henry VIII Dances

    Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent

  • Webster Booth

    Roses of Picardy

  • The Roosters Concert Party

    Old Comrades Reunion

  • Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra

    Autumn Concerto

  • Rooster Concert Party

    A Village Concert

  • Palace Theatre Orchestra

    Bric-a-Brac (Selection)

  • The Roosters Concert Party

    Lights Out

  • Book Choice

    • Dictionary of National Biography

  • Luxury Choice

    • Field glasses

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Percy Merriman

Broadcast

  • Mon 17 Aug 1964 13:40
    Home Service

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