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Robin Cousins
Roy Plomley's castaway is ice-skating champion Robin Cousins.
Favourite track: Carmen Ballet by Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra
Book: Shogun by James Clavell
Luxury: Marzipan
Last on
Fri 9 Jan 198109:05
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Fats Waller and His Rhythm
Handful Of Keys
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Barry Gray
Thunderbirds
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Gladys Knight & the Pips
Help Me Make It Through The Night
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Igor Stravinsky
The Firebird
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Stracinsky
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Barbra Streisand
The World Is A Concerto
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Elton John
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
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Donna Summer
Rumour Has It
Castaway's Favourite
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The Bolshoi
Carmen Ballet
Book Choice
Shogun - James Clavell
Luxury Choice
Marzipan
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robin Cousins |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Jan 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 9 Jan 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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