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Ronnie Corbett

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Ronnie Corbett.

Favourite track: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth by George Frideric Handel
Book: Handbook on tropical vegetation
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls

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21 minutes

Last on

Mon 31 May 197112:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Glasgow Orpheus Choir

    By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • George Frideric Handel

      I know that my Redeemer liveth (from Messiah)

      Soloist: Isobel Baillie Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: Leslie Heward

  • Noël Coward

    I'll See You Again

  • Mel Tormé

    I Found A Million-Dollar Baby

  • Frank Sinatra

    I Wish I Were In Love Again

  • Ainsworth

    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

  • Anthony Newley

    It's The Talk Of The Town

  • Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66

    Upa, Neguinho

  • Book Choice

    • Handbook on tropical vegetation

  • Luxury Choice

    • Golf clubs and balls

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestRonnie Corbett

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 May 197119:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 31 May 197112:25
    BBC Radio 4

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