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Kingsley Amis

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Kingsley Amis.

Favourite track: Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble by Bud Freeman and his Famous Chicagoans
Book: Collected poetry by Robert Graves
Luxury: American whiskey

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3 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 May 1961 13:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Troise and his Mandoliers

    Moonlight Kisses

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Bud Freeman and his Famous Chicagoans

      Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble

  • Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus - Such a Space of Silence in the Town

  • Carlos Ramos

    Sempre Que Lisboa Canta

  • Karin Juel

    Jolly Bob

  • The Modern Jazz Quartet

    Django

  • Connie Francis

    Many Tears Ago

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major

    Soloist: Annie Fischer Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Collected poetry - Robert Graves

  • Luxury Choice

    • American whiskey

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Kingsley Amis

Broadcast

  • Mon 29 May 1961 13:10
    Home Service

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