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Roy Plomley's castaway is pianist Mrs Mills.

Favourite track: Charmaine by Mantovani and his Orchestra
Book: Cookery Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Family photograph

30 minutes

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Mon 19 Apr 197112:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Perry Como

    I Love You and Don't You Forget It

  • The Mike Sammes Singers

    Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme)

  • Fats Waller and His Rhythm

    My Very Good Friend the Milkman

  • Betty Hutton

    The Sewing Machine

  • Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra

    Moonlight and Roses

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Mantovani

      Charmaine

  • Barry Stoller

    Theme from Match Of The Day

  • Franz von Suppé

    Poet and Peasant Overture

    Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Cookery Encyclopaedia

  • Luxury Choice

    • Family photograph

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestMrs. Mills

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 Apr 197119:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 19 Apr 197112:25
    BBC Radio 4

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