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Paul McCartney

Roy Plomley's castaway is Beatle Paul McCartney

Presented by Roy Plomley.

Favourite track: Beautiful Boy by John Lennon
Book: Linda's pictures by Linda McCartney
Luxury: Guitar

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Boxing Day 198409:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Heartbreak Hotel

  • Chuck Berry

    Sweet Little Sixteen

  • Benjamin Britten

    Courtly Dances (from Gloriana)

    Orchestra: Julian Bream Consort

  • Gene Vincent

    Be-Bop-A-Lula

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • John Lennon

      Beautiful Boy

  • The Coasters

    Searchin'

  • Little Richard

    Tutti Frutti

  • Country Ham

    Walking In The Park With Eloise

  • Book Choice

    • Linda's pictures - Linda McCartney

  • Luxury Choice

    • Guitar

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestPaul McCartney

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Jan 198218:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 5 Feb 198209:05
    BBC Radio 4
  • Boxing Day 198409:05
    BBC Radio 4

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