Gordon Pirie
Roy Plomley's castaway is athlete Gordon Pirie.
Favourite track: The Very Thought of You by Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra
Book: Gray's Anatomy
Luxury: Motor car
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Castaway's Favourite
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Norrie Paramor & His Orchestra
The Very Thought of You
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Nina & Frederik
Bei Mir Bist du Schon
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Caterina Valente
El Cumbanchero
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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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脡dith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
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Petula Clark
Chariot
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Claude Debussy/Stokowski
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Orchestra: Stokowski Symphony Orchestra
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Book Choice
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Gray's Anatomy
Luxury Choice
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Motor car
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gordon Pirie |
Broadcast
- Mon 18 Nov 1963 13:40Home Service & 大象传媒 Radio 4
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