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Mike Yarwood
Roy Plomley's castaway is impersonator Mike Yarwood.
Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Volume of colour reproductions of paintings
Luxury: Daily newspaper
Last on
Mon 15 Jan 197312:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra
Theme From Limelight
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Bing Crosby
White Christmas
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Al Kooper
Reach Out For Me
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Barbra Streisand
People
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Charles Gounod
Ave Maria
Soloist: Beniamino Gigli
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Erroll Garner
How High The Moon
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Both Sides Now
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
Book Choice
Volume of colour reproductions of paintings
Luxury Choice
Daily newspaper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Mike Yarwood |
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Jan 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 15 Jan 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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