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Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Sacha Distel.

Favourite track: Parker's Mood by Charlie Parker
Book: English Dictionary
Luxury: Guitar

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Mon 4 Jan 197112:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Louis Armstrong

    Mack the Knife

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Charlie Parker

      Parker's Mood

  • Maurice Ravel

    La Valse

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux

  • Miles Davis and His Orchestra

    Israel

  • Ray Charles and His Orchestra

    Georgia On My Mind

  • Dionne Warwick

    People

  • Sacha Distel

    To Wait For Love

  • Frank Sinatra

    Only The Lonely

  • Book Choice

    • English Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Guitar

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestSacha Distel

Broadcasts

  • Sat 2 Jan 197119:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 4 Jan 197112:25
    BBC Radio 4

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