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Eight inhabitants聽from the聽Ascension Islands聽in the South Atlantic

Roy Plomley's castaways are聽eight inhabitants聽from the聽Ascension Islands聽in the South Atlantic.

28 minutes

Last on

Fri 14 Dec 1956 09:00

Music Played

  • Philip Green & His Orchestra

    A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Exsultate, jubilate - Alleluia

    Performer: Hilde G眉den. Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Alberto Erede.
  • Frank Sinatra

    Learnin' The Blues

  • Mel Torm茅

    Mountain Greenery

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Fantasia on Greensleeves

    Performer: Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra. Performer: Adrian Boult.
  • Eddie Calvert (trumpet) & Norrie Paramor & His Orchestra

    Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

  • Johann Strauss II

    Blue Danube Waltz

    Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Herbert von Karajan.
  • Sigmund Romberg

    The Student Prince

    Performer: Constantine Callinicos.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Eight inhabitants from Ascension Island

Broadcast

  • Fri 14 Dec 1956 09:00

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