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Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Petula Clark.

Favourite track: Ein Heldenleben by Richard Strauss
Book: Short Stories by John Steinbeck
Luxury: Piano

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Fri 26 Feb 198209:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Peggy Lee

    Black Coffee

  • The Brecker Brothers

    Straphangin'

  • Lengths

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Richard Strauss

      Ein Heldenleben

      Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra Conductor: Lorin Maazel

  • Freddie Hubbard Ensemble

    Lazy Afternoon

  • The Doobie Brothers

    What A Fool Believes

  • Apollo Victoria Cast

    So Long, Farewell

  • Lena Horne

    I Got A Name

  • Book Choice

    • Short Stories - John Steinbeck

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestPetula Clark

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Feb 198218:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 26 Feb 198209:05
    BBC Radio 4

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