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Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Jewel.

Favourite track: My Way by Frank Sinatra
Book: Beyond the Black Stump by Nevil Shute
Luxury: Rolls Royce

30 minutes

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Mon 1 Sep 197512:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Frank Sinatra

    Young At Heart

  • Judy Garland

    Born In A Trunk

  • Maurice Chevalier

    Louise

  • Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra

    Rhapsody in Blue

  • Maurice Jarre

    Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme)

  • Al Jolson

    Let Me Sing and I'm Happy

  • Nacio Herb Brown

    Singin' in the Rain

    Singer: Gene Kelly.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Frank Sinatra

      My Way

  • Book Choice

    • Beyond the Black Stump - Nevil Shute

  • Luxury Choice

    • Rolls Royce

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJimmy Jewel

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Aug 197519:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 1 Sep 197512:25
    BBC Radio 4

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