Robert Dougall
Roy Plomley's castaway is newsreader Robert Dougall.
Favourite track: Recording Of Birdsong: Nightingale
Book: Volume on tropical flora and fauna
Luxury: Pair of field glasses
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Ottorino Respighi
La Boutique Fantasque
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Jerome Kern
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Soloist: Irene Dunn
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Gustav Holst
The Perfect Fool
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Charles Trenet
La Mer
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Henry Purcell
Birthday Ode 'Come ye sons of art away'
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Fats Waller and His Rhythm
Your Feet's Too Big
Castaway's Favourite
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Recording Of Birdsong:
Nightingale
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Howard Marshall
Cricket Commentary By
Book Choice
Volume on tropical flora and fauna
Luxury Choice
Pair of field glasses
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Dougall |
Broadcasts
- Sat 8 Jan 197719:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 10 Jan 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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