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Sebastian Coe
Roy Plomley's castaway is world champion athlete Sebastian Coe.
Favourite track: A Foggy Day by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armsrtong
Book: The Penguin Dorothy Parker by Dorothy Parker
Luxury: Bed
Last on
Fri 21 Aug 198109:05
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet
The History of a Boy Scout
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Tony Hancock
A Sunday Afternoon At Home
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Giacomo Puccini
Tosca
Soloist: Katia Ricciarelli, Jose Carreras Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Billie Holiday
Georgia On My Mind
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Lawson-Haggart Greats Of Jazz
Just A Closer Walk To Thee
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Olympic Anthem 1980
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Sidney Bechet
Love For Sale
Castaway's Favourite
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A Foggy Day
Book Choice
The Penguin Dorothy Parker - Dorothy Parker
Luxury Choice
Bed
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sebastian Coe |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Aug 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 21 Aug 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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