Mel Torme
Roy Plomley's castaway is singer-songwriter Mel Torme.
Favourite track: On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring by Frederick Delius
Book: Film directory
Luxury: Air conditioner
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Gerry Mulligan
Westwood Walk
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Percy Grainger
My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
Orchestra: Estman-Rochester Pops Orchestra Conductor: Frederick Fennell
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Prelude in A major, Op. 287
Orchestra: Jimmy Lunceford and his Orchestra
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Nat King Cole
The Christmas Song
Castaway's Favourite
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Frederick Delius
On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
The Caricoa
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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Reminiscing In Tempo
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Light Music Society Orchestra
Dusk
Book Choice
Film directory
Luxury Choice
Air conditioner
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Mel Tormé |
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Jul 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 26 Jul 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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