Arthur Wint
Roy Plomley's castaway is Olympian Arthur Wint.
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Music Played
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The Jamaican Calypsonians
Names Of Funny Places
Artist: Hubert Porter
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Manuel de Falla
Danse Espagnole
Soloist: Jascha Haifetz, Emanuel Bay
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Paul Robeson
Ma Curly-Headed Baby
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Glenn Miller
In The Mood
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Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Georg Szell
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Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns
Mon coeur s'ouvre 脿 ta voix (from Samson and Delilah)
Orchestra: Marion Anderson Orchestra Conductor: Collingwood
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Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy - Indian Love Call
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Arthur Wint |
Broadcast
- Fri 22 May 1953 18:20Home Service
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