Shirley Bassey
Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Shirley Bassey.
Favourite track: Lonely Town by Frank Sinatra
Book: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Luxury: Lipstick
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Mantovani
Charmaine
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Sammy Davis Jr.
Because of You
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The Chipmunks
The Chipmunk Song
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Castaway's Favourite
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Frank Sinatra
Lonely Town
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Claude Debussy
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Soloist: Liberace
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Judy Garland
Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries
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Harry Secombe
We'll Keep A Welcome
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Shirley Bassey
A Foggy Day
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Book Choice
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Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe
Luxury Choice
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Lipstick
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Shirley Bassey |
Broadcast
- Mon 9 May 1960 13:10Home Service
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