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Billy Connolly
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Billy Connolly.
Favourite track: At The Ball That's All by Laurel & Hardy
Book: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
Luxury: Electrical device to heat shaving foam
Last on
Mon 1 Aug 197712:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Frankie Miller
Bridgton
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The Drifters
Save The Last Dance For Me
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John Lennon
Imagine
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The Beatles
Across The Universe
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The Albion Band
The Postman's Knock
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
You Are My Flower
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Elton John
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Castaway's Favourite
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Laurel & Hardy
At The Ball That's All
Book Choice
Catch 22 - Joseph Heller
Luxury Choice
Electrical device to heat shaving foam
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Billy Connolly |
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 Jul 197719:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 1 Aug 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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Podcast
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