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Roy Plomley's castaway is bandleader Ivy Benson.

Favourite track: Oh Happy Day by Edwin Hawkins Singers
Book: London Sparrow by Phyllis Thompson
Luxury: Piano

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Mon 18 Oct 197112:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    Fantail

  • Aretha Franklin

    If Ever I Should Leave You

  • The Benny Goodman Trio

    Oh, Lady be good (from Lady, Be Good!)

  • Bob Dylan

    Blowin' In The Wind

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) (from Nabucco)

    Orchestra: Orchestra of Munich State Theatre + Choir

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edwin Hawkins Singers

      Oh Happy Day

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'

  • The Beatles

    Can't Buy Me Love

  • Book Choice

    • London Sparrow - Phyllis Thompson

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestIvy Benson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Oct 197119:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 18 Oct 197112:25
    BBC Radio 4

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