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Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Les Dawson.

Favourite track: Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte by Maurice Ravel
Book: Trustee From The Toolroom by Nevil Shute
Luxury: Piece of Georgian furniture

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Tue 11 Apr 197812:20
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Maurice Ravel

      Pavane pour une infante défunte

      Orchestra: Suisse Romande Orchestra Conductor: Ansement

  • Brian and Michael

    Matchstick Men and Matchstick Cats and Dogs

  • Édith Piaf

    Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

  • Passing Strangers

  • The Stylistics

    You Make Me Feel Brand New

  • W.C. Fields

    The Day I Drank A Glass Of Water

  • Julie Covington

    Don't Cry For Me Argentina

  • Etude In C Minor

    Soloist: Sviatoslav Richter

  • Book Choice

    • Trustee From The Toolroom - Nevil Shute

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piece of Georgian furniture

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestLes Dawson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Apr 197818:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 11 Apr 197812:20
    BBC Radio 4

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