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Danny Blanchflower

Roy Plomley's castaway is footballer Danny Blanchflower.

Favourite track: The Breeze and I by Caterina Valente
Book: The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls

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Mon 15 Aug 1960 13:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Al Jolson

    April Showers

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Caterina Valente

      The Breeze and I

  • Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians

    Sleepy Time Gal

  • Peter Sellers

    A Drop of the Hard Stuff

  • Anton Rubinstein

    Romance in E flat major, Op. 44/1

    Orchestra: Capitol Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carmen Dragon

  • Artie Shaw

    Stardust

  • Max Jaffa

    Dearly Beloved

  • Judy Garland

    Over the Rainbow

  • Book Choice

    • The Alexandria Quartet - Lawrence Durrell

  • Luxury Choice

    • Golf clubs and balls

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Danny Blanchflower

Broadcast

  • Mon 15 Aug 1960 13:10
    Home Service

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