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Roy Plomley's castaway is naturalist Phil Drabble.

Favourite track: Recording Of The Song Of The Blackbird
Book: Shorthand instruction book with paper and pens
Luxury: Set of bird-ringing tools, including rings

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Tue 13 Dec 197712:25
BBC Radio 4

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  • The King’s Singers

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  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Recording Of The Song Of The Blackbird

  • Book Choice

    • Shorthand instruction book with paper and pens

  • Luxury Choice

    • Set of bird-ringing tools, including rings

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestPhil Drabble

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Dec 197718:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 13 Dec 197712:25
    BBC Radio 4

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