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Douglas Fairbanks Jnr
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Douglas Fairbanks Jnr.
Favourite track: Fantaisie-Impromptu In C Sharp Minor by Frédéric Chopin
Book: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Luxury: Writing materials
Last on
Mon 31 May 197612:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Richard Burton
Camelot
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June McMechen
Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)
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Sir Laurence Olivier
In The Beginning
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Barbra Streisand
People
Castaway's Favourite
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Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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My Blue Heaven
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The Beatles
Strawberry Fields Forever
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André Kostelanetz Orchestra
Night and Day
Book Choice
Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Douglas Fairbanks Jr |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 May 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 31 May 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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