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Beverley Sisters

Roy Plomley's castaways are the singers the Beverley Sisters.

Roy Plomley's castaways are the singers the Beverley Sisters.

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Book of Soccer by Billy Wright and The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon and The Science of Life by H G Wells
Luxury: Rolls-Royce, water skis and a piano

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Jan 1961 13:10

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Karelia Suite - 1st movement (Intermezzo)

    Orchestra: Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Jensen

  • Ron Moody

    You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Erich Kleiber

  • Charlie Drake

    Mr Custer

  • The Beverley Sisters

    Cottage for Sale

  • Maurice Chevalier

    Nobody's Using it Now

  • The Brothers Four

    Green Leaves of Summer

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

      Orchestra: Royal Festival Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Malcolm Sargent

  • Book Choice

    • Book of Soccer - Billy Wright, The Story of Mankind - Hendrik van Loon, The Science of Life - H G Wells

  • Luxury Choice

    • Rolls-Royce, water skis and a piano

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest The Beverley Sisters

Broadcast

  • Mon 16 Jan 1961 13:10

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