Duke & Duchess of Devonshire
Roy Plomley's castaways are the Duke & Duchess Of Devonshire.
Favourite track: You're The Top by Ethel Merman
Book: Books by Beatrix Potter and Chambers' Biographical Dictionary
Luxury: New potatoes and aftershave
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Music Played
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Fred Astaire
Heart Of Stone
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The Band of the Grenadier Guards
King Cotton
Castaway's Favourite
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Ethel Merman
You're The Top
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Leonora Overture No. 3
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Leontyne Price
Holy, Holy, Holy
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Fats Waller and His Rhythm
When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful
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Ottorino Respighi
La Boutique Fantasque
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Antal Dorati
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
Book Choice
Books - Beatrix Potter,
Luxury Choice
New potatoes and aftershave
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Aug 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 3 Sep 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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