Bing Crosby
Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Bing Crosby.
Favourite track: South Rampart Street Parade by Bob Crosby and his Bobcats
Book: Roget's Thesaurus by Roget
Luxury: Guitar
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Bob Crosby's Bobcats
South Rampart Street Parade
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Claude Debussy
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Black
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Benny Goodman
And The Angels Sing
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Glenn Miller Orchestra
Moonlight Serenade
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Franz Liszt
Liebesträum No. 3 in A flat major
Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
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Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
Begin The Beguine
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Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Song Of India
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Pietro Mascagni
Cavalleria Rusticana
Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Book Choice
Roget's Thesaurus - Roget
Luxury Choice
Guitar
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Bing Crosby |
Broadcasts
- Sat 27 Dec 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 29 Dec 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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