Arthur Askey
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Arthur Askey.
Favourite track: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Book: Guinness Book of Records
Luxury: Piano
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Castaway's Favourite
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Semprini
Rustle Of Spring
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The Beatles
Yesterday
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Jack Hylton & His Orchestra
Music, Maestro, Please
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Stanley Holloway
Brahn Boots
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Mixture Of Pop Music He Would Be Glad To Leave Behind
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Edvard Grieg
Last Spring (from Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34)
Orchestra: Northern Sinfonia Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier
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There Is Nothin' Like A Dame
Book Choice
Guinness Book of Records
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Arthur Askey |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 Dec 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Boxing Day 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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