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John Le Mesurier

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor John Le Mesurier.

Favourite track: Double Concerto in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Diary by Samuel Pepys
Luxury: Small distillery

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12 minutes

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Mon 19 Feb 197312:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

    Take the A Train

  • Bill Evans Trio

    Spring Is Here

  • Peter Sellers

    Setting Fire To The Policeman

  • Judy Garland

    Come Rain Or Come Shine

  • Bob Burns & Alan Clare Trio

    Easy Living

  • Annie Ross

    What's New?

  • Fred Astaire

    After You, Who?

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Concerto for Two Violins in D minor

      Soloist: David & Igor Oistrakh Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Diary - Samuel Pepys

  • Luxury Choice

    • Small distillery

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJohn Le Mesurier

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 Feb 197319:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 19 Feb 197312:25
    BBC Radio 4

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