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Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Terry Wogan.

Favourite track: The Young Prince and The Young Princess by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Book: His favourite book by P G Wodehouse
Luxury: Vodka

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Fri 27 May 198309:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Nat King Cole

    Stardust

    • Stardust.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

      Scheherazade - 3rd movement

      Soloist: Rodney Friend Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bernard Haitink

      • Schereherazade.

  • The Chieftains

    Carrickfergus

  • Paul Robeson

    The Cobbler's Song

    • Chu Chin Chow.

  • Heartbreak Hotel

  • Pietro Mascagni

    Inneggiamo, il Signor (Easter Hymn) (from Cavalleria rusticana)

    Soloist: Victoira De Los Angeles Orchestra: Rome Opera House Conductor: Gabriele Santini

    • Cavalleria Rusticana.

  • Frank Sinatra

    My Funny Valentine

    • From The Film Babes In Arms.

  • Shirley Jones

    You'll Never Walk Alone (Finale)

  • Book Choice

    • His favourite book - P G Wodehouse

  • Luxury Choice

    • Vodka

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestTerry Wogan

Broadcasts

  • Sat 21 May 198318:25
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 27 May 198309:05
    BBC Radio 4

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