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Merfyn Turner

Roy Plomley's castaway is social worker Merfyn Turner.

Favourite track: The Lord is My Shepherd by Glasgow Orpheus Choir
Book: A history of Wales
Luxury: Picasso's The Child and the Dove

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Jul 1962 13:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • George Frideric Handel

    Glory to God (from Messiah)

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • Inmates of the Mississippi State Penitentiary

    Rosie

  • Ritchie Valens

    Tell Laura I Love Her

  • Paul Robeson

    The Riddle Song

  • Harry Belafonte

    Were You There?

  • Dr Barnardo's Children

    This Old Man (Nick Nack Paddy Wack)

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Glasgow Orpheus Choir

      The Lord is My Shepherd

  • Templars Octet

    God Be in My Head

  • Book Choice

    • A history of Wales

  • Luxury Choice

    • Picasso's The Child and the Dove

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Merfyn Turner

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 Jul 1962 13:10
    Home Service

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