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Signalman Henry Wheeler

Roy Plomley's castaway is Navy signalman Henry Wheeler.

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Sat 24 Nov 194520:45
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Music Played

  • John McHugh

    Danny Boy

  • Joe Loss & His Orchestra

    Begin the Beguine

  • If You Were The Only Girl In The World

  • Robert Schumann

    Romance in F sharp major, Op. 28/2

    Soloist: Benno Moiseiwitsch

  • Victor Young and His Orchestra

    Beautiful Love

  • Nelson Eddy

    Ah Sweet Mystery Of Life

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Fantasia On Greensleeves

    Orchestra: Jacques Orchestra

  • Richard Crooks

    The Holy City

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestSignalman Henry Wheeler

Broadcast

  • Sat 24 Nov 194520:45
    Home Service

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