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William Hardcastle

Roy Plomley's castaway is journalist William Hardcastle.

Favourite track: Keep Your Feet Still, Geordie Hinny by The Shiremoor Marras
Book: Novels by P G Wodehouse
Luxury: Tobacco plant

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Oct 197412:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • United States Navy Band

    The Liberty Bell March

  • Al Bowlly

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  • Les Brown and His Band of Renown

    Sentimental Journey

  • Jean Sablon

    C'est Si Bon

  • Janis Joplin

    Me And Bobby McGee

  • The Benny Goodman Quartet

    Avalon

  • Henry Mancini & His Orchestra

    The Days Of Wine and Roses

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • The Shiremoor Marras

      Keep Your Feet Still Geordie Hinny

  • Book Choice

    • Novels - P G Wodehouse

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tobacco plant

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestWilliam Hardcastle

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Oct 197419:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Oct 197412:25
    BBC Radio 4

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